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[–] JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social 40 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (3 children)

My god.*
So basically... literal wage slaves? (like "shudra"/"dalit")

And it's still going on today, no? FML

* just an expression, used with some permission

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 39 points 1 month ago (1 children)

They don't stay there - the elevator is just tiny.

I should hope an elevator like that wouldn't pass humanitarian or safety inspections in developed countries today.

[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 29 points 1 month ago (2 children)

They call the US a developed country, and I’d bet that there are a number of ~~companies~~ agencies who are ~~dying~~ killing to bring back those tiny elevators in the name of Efficiency.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

We're doing progress, but in reverse!

[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 20 points 1 month ago

So congress. Got t. 👍

[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The US calls the US a developed country.

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 12 points 1 month ago

Developed doesn't mean good. The US had its industrial boom, and is now in an industrial decline period. It is therefor developed.

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Judging by the other person in the thread, the workers are just in a hurry to get home and are choosing to over pack to get out quicker. If you want some elbow space, wait at the back. It honestly doesn't look much different from elevators at any office building, but at least miners physically can't WFH.

[–] shneancy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

wait hang on, you asked god/s to give you permission? or a religious friend?