Is Work Working for You?
Synopsis
Last year, the wealth of billionaires increased by $2.5 billion a day, while the wealth of 3.8 billion people declined by $500 million daily.
Synopsis
A worker prepares for a 12-hour shift, juggling two full-time jobs to make ends meet. Commissioned by Sveriges Television AB, filmmakers Maximilien Van Aertryck and Axel Danielson present "Is Work Working for You?" The 13-minute documentary addresses the disparity in wealth distribution, noting that billionaires gained $2.5 billion daily in 2020 while the bottom half of humanity lost $500 million. Through personal accounts and economic analysis, the film questions the value of labor in a system that benefits a select few.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out why workers feel ripped off at the end of the day.
- See the impact of wealth inequality on everyday people.
- Meet a worker managing two full-time jobs.
Did You Know
- Billionaires' wealth increased by $2.5 billion a day last year.
- The bottom half of humanity lost $500 million a day last year.
- Top executives of major companies are among the highest paid globally.
- A worker in the film juggles two full-time jobs with 12-hour shifts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much wealth are billionaires gaining daily?
Billionaires' wealth was rising by $2.5 billion a day last year.
What is happening to the wealth of the bottom half of humanity?
The wealth of the bottom half of humanity, which includes 3.8 billion people, was declining by $500 million a day.
What are the working hours of the person with two jobs?
The person works a 12-hour shift from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM at one job and then from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM at another job.
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