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What conditions would you require to start general striking? (kbin.earth)

submitted 1 day ago by BillWigly@kbin.earth to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I know for many people the main condition is that their work wouldn't be cool with it so would lose income or threaten job. in union strikes, a huge part of our dues goes towards a strike fund to make sure people get income when striking so i think i would like to see some crowd funding general strike fund or some sort of union type thing but anyone in working class can join & point of it is to organize and fund assistance, legal help, anti-retaliation.

I'd be down to general strike though, some massive positive changes in history have been via general striking since wealthy class freaks out.

what do y'all think?

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[–] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I don't have a safety net and I'm employed well above where my qualifications on paper would get me hired in a new position so if I lose this job I'll most likely be set back by years. Sorry but I'm not joining a strike. Good luck to anyone who does but I will almost certainly be fucked if I do. I'd contribute in other ways if there are any suggestions.

[–] Botanicals@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

Where you put your money matters. We can't completely avoid big box stores for food but we can at least not buy certain brands like Frito lay or nestle products. Buying from charity thrift stores (not goodwill or salvation army). Not buying anything on strike days. Lots of ways to do your part!