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 · 4 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.

mirshafie@europe.pub · 4 months ago

exceptions for public safety

Like nurses, firefighters… but that’s exactly fucking why you have multi-industry unions. So when nurses need a raise, engineers can strike on their behalf.

explodicle@sh.itjust.works · 4 months ago

This is why every time deregulation in general comes up, I suggest we start with the Taft-Hartley act.

mirshafie@europe.pub · 4 months ago

Holy shit, even overriding a presidential veto for that shit. Imagine if Congress had balls like that today.