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Pillaging by the Super-Rich Will Continue Until the Working Class Revolts
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A place to discuss positive changes that can make work more equitable, and to vent about current practices. We are NOT against work; we just want the fruits of our labor to be recognized better.
Our Philosophies:
- All workers must be paid a living wage for their labor.
- Income inequality is the main cause of lower living standards.
- Workers must join together and fight back for what is rightfully theirs.
- We must not be divided and conquered. Workers gain the most when they focus on unifying issues.
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- Higher wages for underpaid workers.
- Better worker representation, including but not limited to unions.
- Better and fewer working hours.
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There's a reason for the date! The UAW has called for a potential general strike in the United States on May 1, 2028.
UAW president Shawn Fain has invited other unions to align their contract expiration dates with April 30, 2028, setting the stage for a coordinated national strike on May Day 2028[1][3].
This call comes after the UAW's successful strike against major automakers in 2023. The union sees this as an opportunity to unite workers across industries and flex collective labor power[1][3].
The proposed 2028 strike aims to address broader working class issues beyond just the auto industry. Some advocates suggest focusing on demands like Medicare for All[2][4].
To make this general strike a reality, unions would need to start planning now to align their contract dates. It would require unprecedented cooperation between major unions[3].
While ambitious, this proposal is seen as more credible coming from a large, established union like the UAW rather than social media activists[4].
Critics note that organizing an actual general strike is extremely challenging and rare in the US. However, supporters argue that even the process of organizing towards this goal could reinvigorate the labor movement[2][3].
The success of this initiative depends on whether other major unions embrace the idea in the coming months and years[3].
Citations: [1] The UAW Strike May Have Finally Set Us Up for a General Strike https://www.teenvogue.com/story/uaw-general-strike-no-class [2] May Day 2028 National Strike: Focus on Medicare for All - PNHP https://pnhp.org/news/may-day-2028-national-strike-focus-on-medicare-for-all/ [3] A General Strike in 2028 Is a Uniquely Plausible Dream https://inthesetimes.com/article/uaw-auto-workers-general-strike-contract-labor-unions [4] The UAW's 2028 National Strike Should Center Medicare for All https://jacobin.com/2024/03/uaw-general-strike-medicare-for-all [5] 'We want everybody walking out': UAW chief outlines mass strike for ... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/22/autoworkers-uaw-shawn-fain-may-2028-national-strike
Excellent! I will spread the word
I had no idea about this.
Thanks for the information!