cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/59378754

The calls for a nationwide (US) shutdown this Friday (Jan 30) are growing louder

https://universeodon.com/@KrajciTom/115967673993639921

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[–] 3 points 9 months ago (2 children)

A general strike doesn't last for weeks. A strike and a general striker different things.

Striking workers are trying to change business decision, but if everyone participates in a general strike it causes enough damage in a day that it's effective. The threat is you'll do it again if things don't improve.

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