Motivation
The USA is still the land of the free. However when it comes to employment in the Baltimore Metropolis, it can feel more like a military dictatorship. Far from representing a free market, the USA looks more akin to Keynesian labor on life-support. Code Collective exists to promote peaceful occupations for our people and the formation of an independent local economy. We do so through community organizing, workforce development, economic branding, and political advocacy. See our acknowledgements.
Economic Branding
We want the people of Baltimore Metropolis to be seen for what they are: Authentic, Virtuous, Peaceful, and Capable. Masters of logistics, we boast one of the most valuable maritime ports in the world. Our city is a significant contributor to global understanding of health. And we possess a well-organized high-tech workforce capable in the areas of gaming, silicon design, engineering, and – as circumstance may occasion – the tools of modern warfare. We present the following as the flag of the Baltimore Metropolis, representing our peaceful strengths:
Advocacy
Our people are experiencing degraded employment in terms of wages and peaceful end-goals. These issues stem from a deficiency in labor organization, an excess in federal military spending, absurd medical costs for all employers, automation, structural unemployment, and mass offshoring of labor to foreign countries. To address these concerns Code Collective holds the following positions:
- Issue Universal Basic Income (UBI) to reduce the curse of surplus labor
- End the relationship between employment and medical insurance
- Combat corruption in medicine and pharmacology
- Reduce the military budget
- Declassify large segments of military employment, including silicon design
- Restrict federal offshoring and H1B contracting
- Restrict private sector H1B contracting
- Update K-12 and College curriculums for relevance
- Eliminate or degrade federal standardized testing
- Establish and support efficient food-distribution centers for all people
Code Collective Events
FAQ
What is Code Collective?
A Baltimore-based tech labor organization focused on community building, workforce development, and advocacy.
How do I find tech events in Baltimore?
Use the unified calendar and event listings on this site to browse local meetups, hackathons, and community events.
How can I get involved?
Join as a volunteer organizer or reach out by email to learn about upcoming opportunities.