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malaise

(293,016 posts) Tue Jan 13, 2026, 11:56 AM 4 hrs ago

And so it begins

New York nurses on strike at major NYC hospitals

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And so it begins (Original Post) malaise 4 hrs ago OP

I want a General Strike declared NOW! Moostache 4 hrs ago #1

I know, unionism is so strong in this country. . . oh, wait, it's not. PoindexterOglethorpe 4 hrs ago #3

It's called collective bargaining. gab13by13 4 hrs ago #2

Moostache

(10,997 posts)

1. I want a General Strike declared NOW!

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Tue Jan 13, 2026, 11:58 AM

4 hrs ago

This ends only when the $$$$ gets the message that their rabid attack dog and his pack of likewise adherents are persona non grata and that WE THE PEOPLE are no longer going to support the system or allow it to continue.

STOP BUYING EVERYTHING.
STOP GOING ANYWHERE.
CEASE ALL NON-SURVIVAL EXPENDITURES.

PoindexterOglethorpe

(28,468 posts)

3. I know, unionism is so strong in this country. . . oh, wait, it's not.

Reply to Moostache (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:08 PM

4 hrs ago

People have called for a general strike over various issues many times over the decades.

Hell, even actual union members often cross picket lines to work. Most working people need that regular paycheck, so no, a call for a general strike is meaningless.

gab13by13

(31,301 posts)

2. It's called collective bargaining.

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Tue Jan 13, 2026, 12:02 PM

4 hrs ago

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