Can we try for banning mandatory overtime?



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The biggest hit could be to tie in a boycott of Christmas based consumerism... Buy groceries when you need.... But definitely skip black Friday and other big sale days...



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Podcast idea

I was thinking about doing a podcast series in support of the strike. Doing an episode of each of the main issue prevailing our time(economic inequality, corporate lobbying, prison retribution etc.)
1. Would you think the organizers of the strike would mind?
2. Do you have any suggestions of guests to talk to about these various topics?

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@Octoberstrike

With the rocky situation on the Discord, now is a good time remind everyone that every grassroots movement needs to diversify their orgnizational participation! Check out the Gravitas Digital Collective space to connect with other organizers and activists!
https://discord.gg/VSKpebQ

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@Octoberstrike

I'm making more graphics. Where to share them?

I'm making additional infographics and flyers, like on the website, specifically formatted for different social media platforms like Insta stories, Facebook cover photos, etc.

Where should I share or send these? Upload them here? Make my own website?

https://redd.it/on2l8q
@Octoberstrike

Serious questions to all who are involved in the October strikes to increase wages. What about people like me in skilled positions? If you believe unskilled wages should be raised, what about people in skilled positions?



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Other Social media platforms?

Is there a Facebook group for this yet?

https://redd.it/on4llr
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French Translation

I have a lot of native French speakers in my area. Had anyone made French translations of posters yet? I have Spanish flyers ready, I just want to cover my bases.

https://redd.it/on3mx6
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The American Youth Workers Coalition is interested in this strike, and we want to achieve stronger demands and union participation. We are an 8,700 member strong group on Facebook, who have as our primary goal the empowerment of the working class.
https://redd.it/omk7ho
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One Modification to the Demands

It might be a good idea to change the "25% Corporate Tax" to "25% Minimum Corporate Tax" akin to the Alternative Minimum Tax. Might make a clearer demand and marks a point at which the corpos can't weasel out of paying their taxes.

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Stop it with the "15% Corporate Tax" that is RIDICULOUSLY LOW

The "15% Corporate Tax" that is RIDICULOUSLY LOW. I am tired of seeing this 15% Corporate Tax slogan on General Strike posters. I realize some corporations pay nothing, so it would be an increase for them, but the US corporate tax rate is currently 21 PERCENT.

You are protesting for a LOWER corporate tax rate, which was near 40% only 4 years ago in the USA.

This strike has to be CLEAR about messaging, that protesing for LOWER CORPORATE TAXES IS INTOLERABLE!

https://redd.it/ommlk4
@Octoberstrike

I propose an idea

We occupy our workplaces and where we live
We take it back. Full stop. Inhouse strike and reorganize.

https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/anarcho-workplace-occupations-and-anarchism?v=1612185546


Thoughts?

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Only 3700 followers

Isnt there someone here with experience in Marketing? I was excited about this strike until i saw how many members we have...

Do it right we need atleast 1 mil members for this to have any impact

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How do we know if the strike goals are met?

These are the strike goals, but how do we determine they've been met and the strike can end? Congress must pass a bill, and the president must then also pass it?

25% corporate tax rate (No loopholes)
Universal Healthcare for all
12 weeks paid parental leave
$20/hr minimum wage
4 day work week
Net zero emissions by 2030

https://redd.it/oop76f
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Has any union decided to join this yet?

I curious if any have joined or not, has anyone approached them? Or members and have them ask their leadership?

https://redd.it/ooq102
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National General Strike Facebook Page

I've created this Facebook Page (I have money run ads from this page). The name currently reads XYZ Business, but it should be updated in a few days.

https://redd.it/oopuqx
@Octoberstrike

Facebook Page for National General Strike, October 15, 2021

Facebook Page for National General Strike, October 15, 2021

https://redd.it/oorlgq
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$17 is less than our demands, but you get the point.
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Strike termination laws

I am a young worker in the mechanic business and I’m fed up with selling my time for basic necessities and I will be striking on October 15th. I am worried about the employment repercussions when it comes to striking. Does anyone have any knowledge on the rights I have to strike?

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Why only 1 day?

The reality of the situation is that striking only 1 day will not do a damn thing to these multimillion dollar corporations. We need to really make them hurt. We need to make them feel the struggle that we have been feeling for so long. Most importantly through all this, we really need to look out for and take care of each other. Buy only from your local farms or your neighbor who makes soap on Etsy. We need to STARVE them as we have been starving for so long. I propose we Strike not just for a day, but for a whole month. And if our strike hasn't had the desired effect after a month we must keep going. They expecting us to just phase out and walk away like Wall Street. We must hold strong. We must realize that standing up for what we believe in,has consequences and for that we must be brave. We must not let them threaten nor intimidate us.. because they will try. They will do everything they can to make us meek, obedient slaves. Realize this is our time. We are no longer in the Matrix. Their system is broken. Our system is broken. It's high time to create our own beautiful world. And I propose we make them strike out all taxes period. We deserve to keep every fucking penny we earned. I propose term limits on ever politician of no more then 4 years. After that, they have to get a real job. I propose community College be completely free. And I propose, we make them stop ignoring the issue of homelessness as every human being deserves love and decency. Who's fucking with me???!

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Informing Employer about the Strike

I am a young worker planning to strike in October, I am wondering what I should tell my boss about the strike. I am also curious as to how long we think the strike will last. I have never been part of large scale collective action before so I don't really know what to expect.

https://redd.it/ooqnbn
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