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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[–] 4 points 9 months ago

A general strike doesn’t last for weeks.

A Finnish general strike in 1956 lasted for 20 days.

In 1905 the strike lasted 7–9 days depending on the city, and the shortest one we've had was 6 days.

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