Forum Post: Nov 2 Strike
Posted 13 years ago on Oct. 27, 2011, 11:41 p.m. EST by georgedisgruntled
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from Fort Collins, CO
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The general strike on 11/2 is what we need to publicize, a chance for people who can't join the protests to make a stand. A first step for the next level of protestor
I push pixels for the 1% to sell their crappy TV’s. Not because I want too. Only because it was the best job that I could find to pay for my exorbitant student loan. I will not go to work on Nov. 2nd in solidarity with all the brave souls of the 99%. I will instead, make art and not spend one thin dime. I am the 99%.
A real general strike takes a lot of organization and planning to pull off.
It also takes strong unions with an informed and active membership.
None of the above conditions are met at present.
People like saying "General Strike!". I like it too. It sounds bad ass and reminds us of an era when labor actually kicked ass.
In reality, we have a long way to go before building to the point where a General Strike call will be anything but a romantic and ill informed way to demonstrate our impotence.
Many more people will need to lose their jobs before a rebellion can build and make a difference.
I have 10 employees and if any of them took part in that I would fire their ass in a heartbeat. I am sure I am not the only one.
Actually I have a lot more than ten employees and I have offered all of them the day off with pay no matter what they choose to do on that day. Most will go protest at city hall. God bless them. Because they have the balls to speak up and look out for people less fortunate than them.
General strike called for by Occupy Oakland after veteran Scott Olsen's injury
from democracy now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0vsqNbvhOk
General Strike Called in Oakland http://texas-patriot.com/wordpress/2011/10/general-strike-called-in-oakland/
There's more at the OccupyResistance site but I've lost the exact link http://www.occupyr.com/
Blog, tweet and spread the word in real life to whoever you can.
How do we strike?
You and people of like minded opinion refuse to work and possibly picket your workplaces
But I am the boss. I can't picket myself