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So this decentralized labor strike was started by a teenager?

Im checking out the moderator list of this subreddit and the main moderator with the flair post in r/teenagers like its hard to take this serious.

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Need some advice

Hi,
I heard about this strike through a friend. I think it would be a great thing to happen. However, I am in an extremely unstable place in my life right now. I would like to hear some advice.

I have recently graduated college, and have been looking for work in my field of engineering non stop since last summer. After over a year of searching, I have finally found some success in a large corporation that makes computer chips, and may be starting as soon as August or September. I am also running from now until that time on the remainders of my stimulus checks that my parents did not confiscate over rent dues, about $250 that I have saved, and am living on my friends couches and in the back of a borrowed car, switching every couple weeks, due to essentially being kicked out of my parents because I have not been able to find work during the pandemic. If I run out of money, I'm basically forced to go on welfare, which I have resisted until now. This could be the point where things finally turn around for me, and I can finally start helping other people instead of always relying on them. I fear that striking indefinitely after a month or two of starting the only potential job offer I have ever had in my entire life is a bad decision for my future, including my ability to engage in activism in the future. I have refused to even consider applying for jobs at companies that go against my personal politics when it comes to the war industry and related industries. The company I am in contact with is likely one of the morally best corporations in the world, although I do not pretend that any corporation is a morally positive force for the world. I feel so ashamed that I may not stand in solidarity with a movement who desperately needs willing participants, but with my degree decaying day by day and expenses piling up, along with having zero experience at all to show to possible future employers, I feel stuck. I desperately need some advice. Thank you.

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A word of caution, from a fellow comrade

I spent most of the day yesterday in the Discord server chatting and organizing with all you lovely people. Everyone is so passionate and committed! The enthusiasm is high and people are ready for change. I made the 4up flyer that currently occupies the number one post on the subreddit. I also proposed a boycott idea to also work in tandem with the strike.

The more I've had time to process everything, the more I'm hesitant. We have to realize what we're proposing. A general strike (one day or otherwise), will come with a lot of hurt. These are our fellow worker brothers and sisters, and to expect them to purposefully leave their job is a colossal ask. Our demands are extremely vague. "Healthcare"? "Environmental Regulation"? What do these mean? What are our specific asks? I strongly believe that until we know exactly what we want, we cannot ask people to leave their jobs.

None of this is tied to any bills that are currently being reviewed. The date seems to arbitrarily be drawn from a hat. Congress is currently debating the infrastructure bill - and even that's having a hard time moving through the system. We spent all of last summer protesting in the streets and almost nothing came of it. Yes, more people are aware of these awful systemic issues. But where's the change? I hope I don't come of as defeated. Far from it. I'm not saying protests and strikes do not work, but we should think critically about what outcomes we're looking to achieve. Perhaps there is a different way that would bring us closer to what we're striving for.

This is getting long winded but I'll also leave you with this - true change for all workers will not just involve "the left". The total membership of the largest socialist group in America, the DSA, still only has under 100k members. If we really want real change, we should be working to awaken all exploited workers; regardless of their political affiliation. Some of those on the right hurt just as much as we do. The system has failed them just as it failed us. This comment from a fellow redditor makes my heart sing and feels like where we should also include our energy.

I truly hope the best for the project but until we reckon with some of these questions, I will have to cheer from the sidelines.

In solidarity ✊

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um idk what happened to the subreddit but what is this here
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Spanish Translations

Hi, everyone! Here are a few of the posters translated to Spanish. I've also made a poster with some of the highlights from the website. I hope this helps!

https://preview.redd.it/52ivp6soxsb71.jpg?width=447&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3967a473638ef1b397df9325cc21bc313d2ef96a

https://preview.redd.it/x4p7u7soxsb71.jpg?width=816&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5785b037bf70f08b50dce765d769357e09dfd27f

https://preview.redd.it/wr13twxnxsb71.jpg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9699cfb4484f2f2501d52743a81dc4c7cdbf4266

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Should we be asking for Payed time off or any equivalent for the day of the strike?

I see a reason to do it and a reason not to.

The reason to do it, is you're still taking money from the corporation that you work for.

The reason not to, is that it's not a "strike" anymore, it's just another day I asked off.

What do you think?

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Just my input

I want to say some things that this strike has brought up in my head. These demands made are amazing. I fully support all of this. It's amazing what workers can do if they stand together and I feel that this movement can be an awakening for people. The general public doesn't see behind the scenes of workers. Nobody understands that we go to work everyday and make nothing compared to the companies. Corporations are there to make money and nothing more, that is the priority. This strike needs to be aimed at these corporations. Nobody should have to work 2-3 jobs and 80+ hours a week to simply survive and provide for family. Nobody should have to have a second job to simply afford insurance so they don't drown in debt and waste away from not getting regular check ups. Nobody working in a multi billion dollar company, not even a cart pusher, or file organizer, should be paid less than what is needed for basic amenities. I thoroughly hope this movement makes a difference. I will be standing by you and showing these companies that giving them half of my life is worth more than a measly minimum wage payment.

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Virginia?

Random question but I see there is no organization for Virginia in the about section of the sub. Is there going to be or should Virginia s stand with dc or something?

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Physical Posters

Hi everyone! I'm planning on turning the current flyer we have into physical posters to put around my city. I hope you all do the same.

Also I think it'd be great if we could have more poster designs.

https://redd.it/oma0nh
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Question

Is there a resource to help connect people in specific states? I haven’t heard anyone local talk about this, and I want to help spread the word, but I’m looking for resources

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Question about a common complaint from leftists about this movement.

I've seen several leftist creators on TikTok and reddit make the point that this strike might not be a great idea because

1) it has no support from established unions, no funds to help people that lose their jobs as a result, not organized enough past "take the day off".

2) if this strike fails (and some people think it probably will) it will turn the general public off of striking or unionizing in the future.

I highly respect these perspectives because they do make sense and they come from people that always seem to have the well-being of the worker be their top priority.

I would like to hear the organizer's of this strike's position/comments on these issues. Or if they've already addressed them a link to that would be appreciated.

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Some quick printer friendly flyers to plaster around your local area
https://redd.it/olq5d2
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