October Strike
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This is a channel for discussion on the October Strike.

The current suggested demands are:
* A $20 minimum wage
* 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
* Universal Healthcare
* 25% Flat Corporate Tax
* Environmental Regulation

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Fed's Barkin says U.S. labor supply problems may outlast pandemic

I'm just breathing a sigh of relief that we're not talking about fear of Covid and unemployment now.

It also highlights my personal belief that Boomer retirements net decreasing birth rates will drastically reshape the Employment landscape.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/feds-barkin-says-u-labor-161756199.html

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. labor shortages may outlast the coronavirus pandemic and limit overall economic growth unless the country comes up with better education, health and childcare policies to boost the number of people willing and able to work, Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said on Tuesday.

"Overall, this is a math problem. Over time, we can't grow without more workers. The best source of more workers is those on the sidelines. And those on the sidelines won't come back to the labor market unless the math makes better sense to them," Barkin said, through childcare programs that help parents, better pay and transport options, or even incentives for older people to stay in jobs."

"As our workforce ages and birthrates decline, we could find workforce availability limiting our economic growth," Barkin said in prepared remarks for delivery to a South Carolina Chamber of Commerce event, noting that while labor shortages have appeared acute during the pandemic reopening, they represent a longer-term challenge to the country.

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Korean Workers Plan General Strike on Oct 20 to Demand Nationalization of Key Industries, Socialization of Basic Services, Abolition of “irregular work” & an End to Loopholes in Labor Laws. Government has begun arresting labor leaders in anticipation
https://truthout.org/articles/half-a-million-south-korean-workers-prepare-to-walk-off-jobs-in-general-strike/

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Regardless in how you feel about Dave Chappelle's anti-trans jokes, I truly bwlive we need to start striking large streaming companies. Firing a worker for protesting should be a concern for all of us.
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TikTokers were supposed to go on strike across the nation today—here's why the plan fell apart
https://www.dailydot.com/debug/tiktok-general-strike-october-15/

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As brothers and sisters in the labor movement, we understand the struggle on the job & will honor the picket lines!
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I say we repeat every friday until traction is gained.

Today showed that big business sees our threat. That means its time to dig in and spread awareness. Places where fridays are big profit days will be the most important!!!

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Striketober is in Full Swing!
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UTAH IS STARTING

We are kicking off our strike today with a protest at the capital! Call in sick, or leave work tell your employer you have a family emergency. Or better yet just talk to your co-workers right now, and walk out all together to join us at the capital! See you soon!

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If you’re striking and not involved in more organized action, consider solo or team postering. This one’s conveniently sized to fit on half a standard A4 sheet of paper.
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How many people are participating in the strike tomorrow?

Hey, I just recently found this sub. Seems like the strike tomorrow has been in the works for months, does anyone know where to find info on what locations it's primarily happening in and what the estimated turnout is? Also is there an updated list of demands?

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