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The strike (withholding labor) is the best tool the working class has.......... socialist_n_TN Dec 2012 #1
There were calls for a statewide general strike in Lansing yesterday. PETRUS Dec 2012 #6
+1000 Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2012 #53
I agree. 99Forever Dec 2012 #2
Way past time, but the "elite" keeps us at each other's throats CanonRay Dec 2012 #3
that's what donquijoterocket Dec 2012 #27
When the Working CLass & The Poor.... bvar22 Dec 2012 #37
Spring on the cusp of summer is a better time, Mc Mike Dec 2012 #4
Political logistics have proven that when good weather comes, so does personal distraction. ancianita Dec 2012 #11
There are points to be made that back both views, anc. Mc Mike Dec 2012 #36
There is no better time than now. n/t Ninga Dec 2012 #26
Long past time abelenkpe Dec 2012 #5
How About Rejuvenating The Union Movement First... KharmaTrain Dec 2012 #7
In ALL rtw states, have union sign-up tables everywhere during the strike. ancianita Dec 2012 #10
Taft Hartley et.al. reteachinwi Dec 2012 #23
Perhaps something smaller on a city or state level first hack89 Dec 2012 #8
Nationwide!HELL YES.Statewide at the least. It's either intense hurt now or chronic hurt later. ancianita Dec 2012 #9
Checking in. Howler Dec 2012 #12
Now is the time. If we wait until there's a mosquito drone circling every building, plethoro Dec 2012 #13
Should have happen a long time ago when Pakid Dec 2012 #14
i thought so in 1966. count me in. roguevalley Dec 2012 #15
Back in my union working days (don't remember if Faux pas Dec 2012 #16
Absolutely BrainDrain Dec 2012 #17
Hit them in their wallets macwriter Dec 2012 #18
M1GS 2013 Fire Walk With Me Dec 2012 #19
+1 limpyhobbler Dec 2012 #55
2011 reteachinwi Dec 2012 #20
I agree now, and agreed then Lifelong Protester Dec 2012 #39
Hell to the YES! Fighting for my library system, and burnt out! RetroGamer1971 Dec 2012 #21
I don't know enough to say when would be best, but we should be ready to go. nt patrice Dec 2012 #22
There is trouble brewing in this country tiredtoo Dec 2012 #24
"A cog in the wheel stops the machine" ReRe Dec 2012 #25
*raises hand* but I gave up looking for a job LittleGirl Dec 2012 #28
Name a day. I'm retired and I totally support it. Let everyone sit home. TxVietVet Dec 2012 #29
National Strike The CCC Dec 2012 #30
I agree! juajen Dec 2012 #31
It's past time. Should've happened when the SC installed W. kath Dec 2012 #32
Holy snap. That is a kick in the arse riqster Dec 2012 #34
k&r. word to the herd. pnwest Dec 2012 #33
We should have done this in 1981 RoccoR5955 Dec 2012 #35
What are the demands? Is there a spokesperson? Any leaders willing to step up? randome Dec 2012 #38
Statewide, yes. Nationwide, no. FreeJoe Dec 2012 #40
Shut EVERYTHING down! Odin2005 Dec 2012 #41
For me, going to work and doing my job is a whole lot more important than getting my face on TV. slackmaster Dec 2012 #42
It's always the time. JackRiddler Dec 2012 #43
I'm in. limpyhobbler Dec 2012 #44
We need unions to help with the progressive agenda BanTheGOP Dec 2012 #45
It's been asked but not answered: what are the demands? muriel_volestrangler Dec 2012 #46
This is actually kind of an important point. limpyhobbler Dec 2012 #56
I'd say stand with Occupy libodem Dec 2012 #47
I've got no right to strike. And public opinion will not support a wildcat strike. yewberry Dec 2012 #48
I'll definitely support it, but I think that the unions seriously need to reinvent themselves. Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #49
Witness the undoing of the Republican Tent of Greed Apache Crew Chief 65 Dec 2012 #50
It's been time since Reagan and Patco. ananda Dec 2012 #51
Way past time. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2012 #52
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You want to execute your head of state? muriel_volestrangler Dec 2012 #57
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Sometimes a warning is the best preventative TheKentuckian Dec 2012 #59
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