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this post not only is no-link-only-screenshot, but the screenshot is also cropped to omit the date 🤌
fwiw he said this at the (second) no kings protest two weeks ago.
to characterize it as him actually "calling for a general strike" is a bit of an exaggeration as he only used the word "strike" once and didn't specify a date or mention any group who is organizing one.
here is a press release from his office about it: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/press_room/press_releases/2025/october/weekend-roundup-no-kings.html
here is a video of his speech on youtube
here is the transcript starting from just before the point where he says 'general strike'
So, here's what we need to do in this moment. If my ancestors, as slaves, can lead the greatest general strike in the history of this country, taking it to the ultra-rich and big corporations, we can do the same today. I'm calling on black people, white people, brown people, Asian people, immigrants, gay people from around this country to stand up against [?] and to send a clear message to the rich and big corporations. We are going to make them pay their fair share in taxes to fund our schools, to full jobs, to fund healthcare, to fund transportation. Democracy will live on because of this generation. Are you ready to take it to the courts and to the streets cities around the world, we have declared that we will defend our democracy. We will defend our humanity. We would tear down tyranny and we would do it together. God bless you all. God bless the greatest city in the world. [Applause]Ty :3