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milestogo

(20,101 posts) Fri Feb 28, 2025, 11:40 AM Feb 28

General Strike signup

https://generalstrikeus.com/

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General Strike signup (Original Post) milestogo Feb 28 OP

Good luck with this Ferryboat Feb 28 #1

It may not be for everyone milestogo Feb 28 #3

looks interesting stillcool Feb 28 #2

I at least gave them my email address. You can, too. ancianita Mar 7 #4

Ferryboat

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1. Good luck with this

Reply to milestogo (Original post)

Fri Feb 28, 2025, 01:21 PM

Feb 28

Only General Strike in America was in 1919, Seattle Wa. 5 days.

Organized by unions they shut down the city while making sure milk deliveries were made. Essential service at the time. Didn't alienate mother's who support was needed..

Started in the shipyards.