What to do if you went to help but live in another country
If you live in another country, but work for a US owned company then either go on strike or take the day off. Also don't buy anything from US owned companies.
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If you live in another country, but work for a US owned company then either go on strike or take the day off. Also don't buy anything from US owned companies.
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Things to do if you can't strike:
1. Try to request the day off now and save up if you're able to
2. Make posts and leave comments about it on reddit, tik tok, Facebook, and any other social medias you have.
3. Tell EVERYONE you know about it. Don't be rude, be calm and polite when you talk about it.
4. Don't buy anything at all on the day of the strike. Stay home or do something that's free. Its about not participating in the economy at all.
5. If you live in another country but work for a business that also operates in America then got on strike. Also don't buy anything from a US based company on Oct 15.
6. Help people who are striking. Help them withe whatever they can't afford since they're missing work.
If you can think of something I missed then comment it.
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1. Try to request the day off now and save up if you're able to
2. Make posts and leave comments about it on reddit, tik tok, Facebook, and any other social medias you have.
3. Tell EVERYONE you know about it. Don't be rude, be calm and polite when you talk about it.
4. Don't buy anything at all on the day of the strike. Stay home or do something that's free. Its about not participating in the economy at all.
5. If you live in another country but work for a business that also operates in America then got on strike. Also don't buy anything from a US based company on Oct 15.
6. Help people who are striking. Help them withe whatever they can't afford since they're missing work.
If you can think of something I missed then comment it.
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Fliers Alpharetta Area
If anyone in the Alpharetta area is unable to print fliers but needs some, please reach out to me, I can print y’all some and we can arrange a pickup/drop off !
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If anyone in the Alpharetta area is unable to print fliers but needs some, please reach out to me, I can print y’all some and we can arrange a pickup/drop off !
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info graph flyer (I did not create the original info graph just added strike info)
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The Social Architect: A New Framework for Effective Activism and Social Leadership
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Anyone in the Tampa Bay Florida region striking?
I'm looking to organize on the sun coast. Anyone in that area? Tampa, Sant Petersburg, Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice, Pinellas area?
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I'm looking to organize on the sun coast. Anyone in that area? Tampa, Sant Petersburg, Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice, Pinellas area?
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Afraid it won't happen?
I absolutely love the idea of a successful general strike in the US and really want this to happen. But I'm afraid it won't. What are the odds of this gaining traction?
I feel that somebody undertaking the effort to initiate a general strike is a sign of the times by itself, I also feel that there are enough people so fed up with the current conditions they'd be willing to participate. This alone makes me somewhat optimistic, yet another piece of evidence of the radicalization of the American working class.
Yet at the same time, I'm afraid things will go wrong/things won't go anywhere (this subreddit has 711 members as of right now. I'm anxiously awaiting further development of that number). I'm also thinking of the highly dubious claim on the website that striking workers don't need to fear for their jobs because they are supposedly protected. That is NOT true and extremely dangerous advice.
So, what y'all think?
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I absolutely love the idea of a successful general strike in the US and really want this to happen. But I'm afraid it won't. What are the odds of this gaining traction?
I feel that somebody undertaking the effort to initiate a general strike is a sign of the times by itself, I also feel that there are enough people so fed up with the current conditions they'd be willing to participate. This alone makes me somewhat optimistic, yet another piece of evidence of the radicalization of the American working class.
Yet at the same time, I'm afraid things will go wrong/things won't go anywhere (this subreddit has 711 members as of right now. I'm anxiously awaiting further development of that number). I'm also thinking of the highly dubious claim on the website that striking workers don't need to fear for their jobs because they are supposedly protected. That is NOT true and extremely dangerous advice.
So, what y'all think?
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some changes that I think are important / actionable
1. the demand for a 4 day work week should include “8 hour days”, otherwise the reality will be “10-hour days for 4 days”. I think the gist should be for a reduction in the 40 hour work week, instead of a reduction in the days worked
2. the minimum wage should be tied to local living wage at the very least. I think $20 is ambitious but would act as an iron anchor and drag the rest of the demands down. Perhaps tie it to a technical study of living wage per-region, such as this one by MIT
3. it’s important to make clear that this shouldn’t just be a single Friday of striking
4. it’s important to make clear that the threat of a general strike is often times just as useful as the strike itself. Calling your legislators and telling them about the planned strike and how many people plan to attend will perhaps make change happen before striking is necessary
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1. the demand for a 4 day work week should include “8 hour days”, otherwise the reality will be “10-hour days for 4 days”. I think the gist should be for a reduction in the 40 hour work week, instead of a reduction in the days worked
2. the minimum wage should be tied to local living wage at the very least. I think $20 is ambitious but would act as an iron anchor and drag the rest of the demands down. Perhaps tie it to a technical study of living wage per-region, such as this one by MIT
3. it’s important to make clear that this shouldn’t just be a single Friday of striking
4. it’s important to make clear that the threat of a general strike is often times just as useful as the strike itself. Calling your legislators and telling them about the planned strike and how many people plan to attend will perhaps make change happen before striking is necessary
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One day isn't enough
If we want this strike to work and strangle the economy enough to get these changes, this strike will need to last weeks. the strike is necessary, but as of right now if we just do one day, it won't work and will not cause real change.
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If we want this strike to work and strangle the economy enough to get these changes, this strike will need to last weeks. the strike is necessary, but as of right now if we just do one day, it won't work and will not cause real change.
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There are situations in which you can legally be fired for participating in a general strike. Suggest updating the website for accuracy.
The website behind this general strike contains misleading information regarding whether or not you can be fired for going on strike.
It’s important to be upfront that the NLRA does not apply to domestic workers or farm workers (California is the only US state to offer mostly equivalent legal protection to striking farm workers).
There is not any protection under that law against being fired for striking or labor organizing activity if you work in those industries. The NLRA also does not apply to supervisors or managers, or workers who are independent contractors. It also places restrictions on the rights of medical workers to go on strike. Furthermore, Railroad workers are covered under a different law that I believe places some restrictions on strike activity (I’m not familiar enough with it to go into any detail).
Furthermore it is debatable whether or not you are protected for striking without some direct connection to improving working conditions or pay from your employer. I’m not aware of any successful case where someone was reinstated in their job because they were fired for participating in a politically-motivated strike, at least under the NLRA.
There is also the practical side of things. Realistically an employer can fire you and claim to be doing it for any number of reasons. Unless you have smoking gun evidence that they did it because of your strike activity and lots of documentation on your history as an outstanding worker, the NLRA is toothless. This isn’t just an issue in the context of a general strike, this is a bigger issue with US labor organizing in general.
And although unionized employees can theoretically argue that their union should support the strike, given the bureaucratic, mainstream-orientation of all major unions in the US, that is unlikely to happen. Which is a problem because unionized workers can legally be fired for striking without union approval.
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Ignoring these realities and papering over them is tantamount to encouraging working people to “economically martyr” themselves under false pretenses.
General strikes—if they are going to be at all meaningful or effective—have to arise from a broader, militant, and class-conscious workers movement. If that foundation doesn’t exist, this kind of activity isn’t going to accomplish anything. This is a lesson that has already been learned through historical example, no need to waste energy relearning it.
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The website behind this general strike contains misleading information regarding whether or not you can be fired for going on strike.
It’s important to be upfront that the NLRA does not apply to domestic workers or farm workers (California is the only US state to offer mostly equivalent legal protection to striking farm workers).
There is not any protection under that law against being fired for striking or labor organizing activity if you work in those industries. The NLRA also does not apply to supervisors or managers, or workers who are independent contractors. It also places restrictions on the rights of medical workers to go on strike. Furthermore, Railroad workers are covered under a different law that I believe places some restrictions on strike activity (I’m not familiar enough with it to go into any detail).
Furthermore it is debatable whether or not you are protected for striking without some direct connection to improving working conditions or pay from your employer. I’m not aware of any successful case where someone was reinstated in their job because they were fired for participating in a politically-motivated strike, at least under the NLRA.
There is also the practical side of things. Realistically an employer can fire you and claim to be doing it for any number of reasons. Unless you have smoking gun evidence that they did it because of your strike activity and lots of documentation on your history as an outstanding worker, the NLRA is toothless. This isn’t just an issue in the context of a general strike, this is a bigger issue with US labor organizing in general.
And although unionized employees can theoretically argue that their union should support the strike, given the bureaucratic, mainstream-orientation of all major unions in the US, that is unlikely to happen. Which is a problem because unionized workers can legally be fired for striking without union approval.
——
Ignoring these realities and papering over them is tantamount to encouraging working people to “economically martyr” themselves under false pretenses.
General strikes—if they are going to be at all meaningful or effective—have to arise from a broader, militant, and class-conscious workers movement. If that foundation doesn’t exist, this kind of activity isn’t going to accomplish anything. This is a lesson that has already been learned through historical example, no need to waste energy relearning it.
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When the time comes who is going to help lead this strike?
Of course it is important to start within your own community and spread the word. Create a support system for those who will be impacted most by this strike. But we will need a General strike committee, Negotiating committee, Picketing committee, Publicity committee, Financial/fundraising committee. We also need to listen to the people, there are many individuals saying there are more that need to be added to the list of demands. The disabled community and BIPOC are often forgotten. There is the very current issue of the over 1,000 remains of indigenous children in the US and Canada as well as Line 3.
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Of course it is important to start within your own community and spread the word. Create a support system for those who will be impacted most by this strike. But we will need a General strike committee, Negotiating committee, Picketing committee, Publicity committee, Financial/fundraising committee. We also need to listen to the people, there are many individuals saying there are more that need to be added to the list of demands. The disabled community and BIPOC are often forgotten. There is the very current issue of the over 1,000 remains of indigenous children in the US and Canada as well as Line 3.
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Letter template to House and Senate Reps and RESIST BOT - text SIGN PCINLG to 50409
This can be sent to Senators and House Reps. Visit [https://resist.bot/petitions/pcinlg/](https://resist.bot/petitions/pcinlg/) or text SIGN PCINLG to 50409.
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Dear \[Representative’s Name\],
As your constituent, I am writing today to ask for your support of the National General Strike taking place on October 15, 2021. I know that you are very busy, but I ask you to publicly support the National General Strike because we need to make progress in the fight for equality, healthcare, and quality of life for the American people, as well as drastic change in our efforts to slow global warming.
The main goals of the National General Strike are:
* 25% corporate tax rate (No loopholes)
* Free healthcare for all
* 12 weeks paid parental leave
* A $20 minimum wage
* A four-day work week
* Stricter Environmental Regulations on Corporations (Bans on single-use and micro plastics, as well as limited emissions)
The U.S. Government is not serving its people and, as your constituent, I am asking for your support in fighting for this change. You can visit [octoberstrike.com](http://octoberstrike.com/) to learn more, but a few ways in which the U.S. Government is failing its people are:
* The United States is the only developed country that requires zero paid time off for parental leave.
* Unemployment rose to 14% in 2021 because companies refused to raise wages.
* Only 100 corporations are responsible for 71% of all global carbon emissions.
* The federal minimum wage hasn't been raised since 2009.
* 40 million Americans live at, or below the national poverty line.
* Pharmaceutical companies are extorting patients for medications.
* The average American is $90,460 in debt just to afford basic necessities such as housing, food, clothes, education, and medical bills.
If you support any of the goals that I’ve mentioned above, which I believe that you should, please support Americans in this strike. I am asking just asking for your support of the National General Strike, but also for your support to be public. Your constituents and the American people as a whole need positive changes to be made and we need them now. I look forward to hearing from you regarding the positive steps you are taking to support the National General Strike taking place October 15, 2021.
Sincerely,
\[Insert Your Name\]
\[District or State\]
\[Contact Information (if you wish/want a reply)\]
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Dear \[Representative’s Name\],
As your constituent, I am writing today to ask for your support of the National General Strike taking place on October 15, 2021. I know that you are very busy, but I ask you to publicly support the National General Strike because we need to make progress in the fight for equality, healthcare, and quality of life for the American people, as well as drastic change in our efforts to slow global warming.
The main goals of the National General Strike are:
* 25% corporate tax rate (No loopholes)
* Free healthcare for all
* 12 weeks paid parental leave
* A $20 minimum wage
* A four-day work week
* Stricter Environmental Regulations on Corporations (Bans on single-use and micro plastics, as well as limited emissions)
The U.S. Government is not serving its people and, as your constituent, I am asking for your support in fighting for this change. You can visit [octoberstrike.com](http://octoberstrike.com/) to learn more, but a few ways in which the U.S. Government is failing its people are:
* The United States is the only developed country that requires zero paid time off for parental leave.
* Unemployment rose to 14% in 2021 because companies refused to raise wages.
* Only 100 corporations are responsible for 71% of all global carbon emissions.
* The federal minimum wage hasn't been raised since 2009.
* 40 million Americans live at, or below the national poverty line.
* Pharmaceutical companies are extorting patients for medications.
* The average American is $90,460 in debt just to afford basic necessities such as housing, food, clothes, education, and medical bills.
If you support any of the goals that I’ve mentioned above, which I believe that you should, please support Americans in this strike. I am asking just asking for your support of the National General Strike, but also for your support to be public. Your constituents and the American people as a whole need positive changes to be made and we need them now. I look forward to hearing from you regarding the positive steps you are taking to support the National General Strike taking place October 15, 2021.
Sincerely,
\[Insert Your Name\]
\[District or State\]
\[Contact Information (if you wish/want a reply)\]
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Any chance we can make this international?
The demands fit in other countries like Canada. They can be edited slightly if needed and fliers can be modified. Shutting down the global market would be incredibly powerful.
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The demands fit in other countries like Canada. They can be edited slightly if needed and fliers can be modified. Shutting down the global market would be incredibly powerful.
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Americans with disabilities
I need to work with accommodations and occasional time off. I finally got let go in February after nearly 10 years of hell since my diagnosis and I know I can never work in this country again without hurting my mental health.
How does the strike help the ADA community which already has trouble finding employment?
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I need to work with accommodations and occasional time off. I finally got let go in February after nearly 10 years of hell since my diagnosis and I know I can never work in this country again without hurting my mental health.
How does the strike help the ADA community which already has trouble finding employment?
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State specific strike subreddits?
Title says it all basically, should we start smaller state based communities and try to start having more local groups? I’m pretty isolated socially so I don’t really ha e any other ways to reach out.
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Title says it all basically, should we start smaller state based communities and try to start having more local groups? I’m pretty isolated socially so I don’t really ha e any other ways to reach out.
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How to make this non-partisan?
Just want to be sure this is an effective action that unites everyone in the working and middle class against the ruling class effectively and not a repeat of Occupy Wall Street. The view I'm coming from now is someone who was on the ground with OWS but has become completely disillusioned with that scene because of "cancel culture", the quest for purity, identity politics, Trump derangement disorder, and Church of Covid type stuff. What I'm seeing here seems geared towards a young, far-left crowd. Who wants to brainstorm ways to make this something that pulls in a wider range of ages and political views? I love the idea of a general strike and demanding a higher standard of living and open discussions about the problems of late-stage capitalism, but I don't want to be the only lockdown skeptic to show up. I also don't totally agree with the free healthcare thing for weird reasons related to the events of 2020. Who wants to talk about it in a polite, nuanced way?
EDIT: For the people having a knee-jerk reaction to lockdown skepticism, maybe read some posts on r/LockdownCriticalLeft to get started on understanding that point of view. Anti-lockdown leftists are a small segment of the population, but skeptics in general are not. It's good to know where they're coming from, as they comprise a good portion of the working class-- which is what this is supposed to be geared towards.
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Just want to be sure this is an effective action that unites everyone in the working and middle class against the ruling class effectively and not a repeat of Occupy Wall Street. The view I'm coming from now is someone who was on the ground with OWS but has become completely disillusioned with that scene because of "cancel culture", the quest for purity, identity politics, Trump derangement disorder, and Church of Covid type stuff. What I'm seeing here seems geared towards a young, far-left crowd. Who wants to brainstorm ways to make this something that pulls in a wider range of ages and political views? I love the idea of a general strike and demanding a higher standard of living and open discussions about the problems of late-stage capitalism, but I don't want to be the only lockdown skeptic to show up. I also don't totally agree with the free healthcare thing for weird reasons related to the events of 2020. Who wants to talk about it in a polite, nuanced way?
EDIT: For the people having a knee-jerk reaction to lockdown skepticism, maybe read some posts on r/LockdownCriticalLeft to get started on understanding that point of view. Anti-lockdown leftists are a small segment of the population, but skeptics in general are not. It's good to know where they're coming from, as they comprise a good portion of the working class-- which is what this is supposed to be geared towards.
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what’re some additional info points/facts that I can provide to encourage others to strike?
I plan on putting up posters/having flyers, but I live in the midwest and am afraid that posters alone will only be helpful in spreading the word to other leftists. I want to be able to provide additional facts to get more people to participate or at least do more research of their own about current working conditions. I’m thinking about providing stats about ceo’s income vs workers, how the minimum wage hasn’t increased, etc. I’m also aiming towards info/persuasion that isn’t “too leftist” just so that there’s a better chance that more central democratic people can be reached.
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I plan on putting up posters/having flyers, but I live in the midwest and am afraid that posters alone will only be helpful in spreading the word to other leftists. I want to be able to provide additional facts to get more people to participate or at least do more research of their own about current working conditions. I’m thinking about providing stats about ceo’s income vs workers, how the minimum wage hasn’t increased, etc. I’m also aiming towards info/persuasion that isn’t “too leftist” just so that there’s a better chance that more central democratic people can be reached.
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No-strike contracts
Some of us work under Union Contracts with a no-strike clause and as such aren't legally protected if we participate. While I would certainly support a wildcat strike if we can muster up enough support without the union, what are some other ways those of us under those existing Union contracts can help? I'm sure many of my co-workers that are unwilling to take that kind of risk would still want to help in some way.
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Some of us work under Union Contracts with a no-strike clause and as such aren't legally protected if we participate. While I would certainly support a wildcat strike if we can muster up enough support without the union, what are some other ways those of us under those existing Union contracts can help? I'm sure many of my co-workers that are unwilling to take that kind of risk would still want to help in some way.
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Only 10% of American workers are represented by a union. The other 90% are unrepresented. If unions want to back this strike, that's awesome. If not, it will be successful without them.
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