looks like that page is down now 🤔
Pro tips for if you're going to call for a #strike.
1. Don't set the date for tomorrow
2. Get press articles about the upcoming strike
3. Get people taking about how they're preparing (moving meetings, making sure their co-workers and clients/customer are aware of the strike)
4. Have leverage. The strike should most impact the people who have the ability to meet the demands.
Failing to do these things will cause your actions to backfire.
The public will think not many people care about the issue, regardless of how just the cause may be. The people you're intending to influence will get the message that there will not be consequences for their actions (or inaction).
I hope the author of the following post has learned these lessons.
https://www.opendemocracy.net/…
"Thousands of people" posting online that they're participating for a global, general strike is not impressive. We need millions.
I hope people who deeply care about #Gaza, #ClimateChange, #inflation, or any other big social issues are preparing for a general strike, and not just a single day either.
That may mean planting victory #gardens, stocking up on rice and beans, coordinating with your local communities to build #solidarity #networks, or other efforts.
It's likely going to take months of a general strike before we see real change.
Discussion
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ya i agree with your criticism. cant fault people for wanting to do something though 😮💨
Oh yeah, I completely understand.
But I still want the people who call for these things to talk to experienced activists and organizers of various types (e.g. the labor movement) so they can be as effective as possible.
ya, me too otherwise its very harmful to take your shot and have it be so weak
I appreciate the heads up! 🤙