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general strike that is actually being organized
general strike that is actually being organized
"It's an old trick the billionaires play. Time and time again the wealthy divide the masses over single issues, and the rich walk away with all the loot." — UAW President Shawn Fain
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Do you guys notice how when Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, started planning a general strike, he did it by a) targeting his messaging towards unions with the ability to safely and effectively strike in large numbers, b) laid out a clear, actionable plan for those unions to follow (setting contracts to all expire at the same time, since many unions cannot strike while under contract), c) is using union contracts to set clear, actionable demands that can be met in order to gauge success and provide an end goal, and d) started organizing FOUR YEARS before the proposed strike date to give people the chance to plan accordingly, because it takes a really freaking long time to get tens of millions of people organized?
You notice how he didn't do it by slapping a message on Twitter saying 'hey nobody go to work on Monday, that'll really show 'em'?
In a brand-new video from @UAW International Union , President Shawn Fain breaks down what’s REALLY happening at Ford, Stellantis and GM – unchecked corporate greed. These workers deserve a contract with fair wages, dignity and respect!
Shawn Fain Eat the Rich
“This war isn’t against some foreign country. The front lines are right here at home. It’s the war of the working class.” UAW President Shawn Fain announced that 7,000 more autoworkers will join the strike. He calls it a “class war” against the Big 3 and corporate greed.
we're going to wreck their economy, the economy that only works for the billionaire class.