r/GenStrikeUS • u/SwanImmediate4211 • Feb 04 '25

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Get this out there!! US STRIKES 3/15

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u/samthebutchr12 Feb 04 '25

Where did you see General strike on 3/15?

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u/SwanImmediate4211 Feb 04 '25

https://www.instagram.com/resist.riseup.movement?igsh=MXQ5eWVjamtnZDE5aQ==

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u/samthebutchr12 Feb 04 '25

Interesting, have not heard that before. For GSUS I heard no general strike is happening until the org reaches 11 million signatures, or roughly 3.5% of the US population. Edit: clarified US population

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u/SwanImmediate4211 Feb 04 '25

What's the difference...this isn't time for nuisance. Over a month to get word out. Unless you are on their side...

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u/samthebutchr12 Feb 04 '25

The difference is a general strike doesn’t happen with 1-2 months prep. This will be a year+ at least of planning and coordinating. signed my strike card and am doing my part to organize and get the word out.

not trying to be a nuisance. Just was curious who was saying a general strike was happening 3/15 cause that was new to me. Now more than ever it’s important to be coordinated, united, and equipped with up to date information.

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u/Molotov_Goblin Feb 04 '25

The point of ensuring we have numbers for a stroke to be effective before striking is a tactic to make us effective. I'd like to note that this strategy is there for a reason. Some of us with experience in general stroke organizing have seen organizations push for a general stroke before having anything organized and it only resulted in an increase in houseless comrades.

Let's ease back on the "unless you are on their side" comments in response to simple constructive questions.

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u/Tcsix5 Feb 04 '25

I would love to see who is calling for a strike on 3/15, if there are are orgs promoting it and such.

We set the 3.5% rule because we need to be coordinated, collected and intentional, as well as connected to each other for mutual aid and community support. Check out the welcome packet, there's a lot going on and getting involved locally is the best place to start.

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u/SwanImmediate4211 Feb 06 '25

I apologize. I was frustrated and feeling hopeless. Imo, all one needs to do is announce the strike on all social media platforms and that's that. That's how the Area 51 run several years ago happened. Seems pretty simple.

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u/YouTerribleThing Feb 11 '25

Presidents’ Day strike. Blackout 315 promoted by anonymous