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
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Half a Million South Korean Workers Walk Off Jobs in General Strike
U.S. observers must not treat the struggle in South Korea as a distant concern.
The degradation & dismantlement of the USPS seriously jeopardizes our entire country’s ability to run free and fair elections. Right now, USPS & our voting rights are under attack. Join us TONIGHT for the kickoff of our campaign to fire Postmaster Louis DeJoy!
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DSA for USPS Campaign Kickoff Call: Dump DeJoy and Protect the Vote
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an essential element to a functioning democracy and is a socialist treasure. Our voting rights hinge on having reliable and affordable postal service. During the 2020 presidential election, 46% of Americans voted…
We need unions whose strike threats aren’t simply negotiation tactics. We need rank-and-file control and bottom-up democracy.
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The Hollywood strike that wasn’t
MK Lees offers context to the recent IATSE strike vote and potential settlement.
Compass Group employees at DePaul University and Northwestern University recently authorized a strike!
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From the socialistalternative community on Reddit: The DePaul University & Northwestern University workers are pushing for a $19.88…
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Hundreds of Thousands of Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs. But a “General Strike” Is Something Much More Powerful
https://www.leftvoice.org/hundreds-of-thousands-of-workers-are-quitting-their-jobs-but-a-general-strike-is-something-much-more-powerful/
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Hundreds of Thousands of Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs. But a “General Strike” Is Something Much More Powerful
In a recent opinion piece, former U.S. labor secretary Robert Reich argues that the September jobs report shows evidence of an “unofficial national general strike.” But that is a contradiction in terms.
octoberstrike.com is down
https://octoberstrike.com is down
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EDIT: And has been replaced with a "Victims of Communism" website! wtf
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EDIT: And has been replaced with a "Victims of Communism" website! wtf
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Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation | Keep the flame of liberty alive
The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) is an educational, research, and human rights nonprofit organization devoted to commemorating the more than 100 million victims of communism around the world and to pursuing the freedom of those still living…
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
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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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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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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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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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Boycott
I feel like a boycott would have been more successful and attainable.
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I feel like a boycott would have been more successful and attainable.
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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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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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“So did the divine right of kings.”
“We live in capitalism. Its power seems inescapable. So did the divine right of kings. Any human power can be resisted and changed by human beings. Resistance and change often begin in art, and very often in our art, the art of words.”
— Ursula K. Le Guin
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“We live in capitalism. Its power seems inescapable. So did the divine right of kings. Any human power can be resisted and changed by human beings. Resistance and change often begin in art, and very often in our art, the art of words.”
— Ursula K. Le Guin
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Is the site for sale?
Is this part of it (paying for the domain name = economic activity)? Or did something happen?
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Billionaire Barry Sternlicht wants the gov't to pay people to go back to work. His company owns hotels
The key quote "it isn't even what we pay".
If they pay $30 they get people. He'd better do it now because increased Boomer retirements will cripple his chances later.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/13/barry-sternlicht-says-he-cant-find-workers-calls-on-government-to-pay-people-to-go-back-work.html
"The shrinking U.S. workforce during the Covid pandemic is "going to cripple" the economic recovery, businessman Barry Sternlicht warned Wednesday.
The founder of Starwood Capital, which operates hotels as part of its broader portfolio, said the government should pay people to go back to work.
"The whole service economy is in a crisis," he said. "The country can't really work without its service people back."
"The whole service economy is in a crisis, whether it's a restaurant, a pizzeria, a laundromat, a small shop. Amazon can raise wages, no problem," but mom-and-pop shops can't, Sternlicht said on CNBC's "Squawk Box."
As an example, he said one of his hotels in Brooklyn, New York, is trying to fill 40 jobs on its 220-person staff.
"It isn't even what we pay," he said. "They won't leave their house or whatever they are doing."
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The key quote "it isn't even what we pay".
If they pay $30 they get people. He'd better do it now because increased Boomer retirements will cripple his chances later.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/13/barry-sternlicht-says-he-cant-find-workers-calls-on-government-to-pay-people-to-go-back-work.html
"The shrinking U.S. workforce during the Covid pandemic is "going to cripple" the economic recovery, businessman Barry Sternlicht warned Wednesday.
The founder of Starwood Capital, which operates hotels as part of its broader portfolio, said the government should pay people to go back to work.
"The whole service economy is in a crisis," he said. "The country can't really work without its service people back."
"The whole service economy is in a crisis, whether it's a restaurant, a pizzeria, a laundromat, a small shop. Amazon can raise wages, no problem," but mom-and-pop shops can't, Sternlicht said on CNBC's "Squawk Box."
As an example, he said one of his hotels in Brooklyn, New York, is trying to fill 40 jobs on its 220-person staff.
"It isn't even what we pay," he said. "They won't leave their house or whatever they are doing."
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There's a crisis in the economy, the government should pay people to go to work, says Barry Sternlicht
The shrinking U.S. workforce during the Covid pandemic is "going to cripple" the economic recovery, businessman Barry Sternlicht warned Wednesday.
What does a better America look like to you? Let us know what changes need to be made for this to be a better country in your eyes and check out our links below to get more involved!
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