Reply #11: If they pull off a nation wide strike that would be huge.

[white_wolf]

I don't think there has been a nationwide strike in the history of the U.S. Even if it only lasted for 24 hours it would help show people that they aren't powerless, that the rich don't hold all the cards, it would also likely be great for moral for a people that have been attacked for so long to stand up and say "we have rights!" As to Oakland, that could have a lot of short term benefits for Oakland. If I were there perhaps they could issue some demands to the local government and businesses. Maybe better pay or hours, I don't really know what they need and maybe that isn't the route to go, but it's just a suggestion.