Oregon alone saw dozens of protests, from small towns to large cities. All voiced frustration with President Donald Trump's administration, particularly his recent tariffs on foreign countries and his advisor, billionaire Elon Musk.
Job losses are coming throughout the next year one way or another, and there’s never a perfect time where everyone’s prepared for a strike. Historical examples of general strikes have come after months of economic turmoil, furloughs, lockouts and sector strikes (example)(example)(example). If anything I would think Americans would be better off starting earlier rather than later when they are in a more desparate position.
Mutual aid will be important as ever when the moment comes. It will be the moment to put aside American individual exceptionalism and embrace the power of a collective people, if they can manage that.
Job losses are coming throughout the next year one way or another, and there’s never a perfect time where everyone’s prepared for a strike. Historical examples of general strikes have come after months of economic turmoil, furloughs, lockouts and sector strikes (example) (example) (example). If anything I would think Americans would be better off starting earlier rather than later when they are in a more desparate position.
Mutual aid will be important as ever when the moment comes. It will be the moment to put aside American individual exceptionalism and embrace the power of a collective people, if they can manage that.