YSK that a general strike is one of the most effective ways to push for change. There is a general strike in the works across the US for this Friday.

A_cook_not_a_chef@lemmy.world · 5 months ago

YSK that a general strike is one of the most effective ways to push for change. There is a general strike in the works across the US for this Friday.

Cevilia (they/she/…)@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 5 months ago

No call no show sends a stronger message if you’re privileged enough to be able to do that. If not, call in sick. Or go-slow all day. Do what you can.

Scrollone@feddit.it · 5 months ago

privileged enough to be able

My European mind can’t comprehend this. Strikes are a right for every single worker, even the most unprivileged ones (with very few exceptions for public safety reasons)

just_an_average_joe@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 months ago

Where in Europe? General strikes are illegal in Germany

Scrollone@feddit.it · 5 months ago

I’m from Italy. Here general strikes are common. I know that France also goes strong on strikes.

I’m surprised they’re illegal in Germany. You should fight to change that.

JennyLaFae@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 5 months ago

People who can strike should also go to places of work that people can’t and contribute to sit-ins and slowdowns.