Some serious planning needs to happen before this can be pulled off. Need to be sure about what harm it could cause and be sure that a strike fund is available to help those individuals and business that could suffer. Bail and legal services need to be estimated and anticipated and prepared for. And of course the fascist spin doctors will cast it as Commi Evil. One way to combat that is to carry off the strike with insurgent art – drama, costumes, poetry, music. But combining our numbers with our money, our labor and our creativity is a powerful combination. Everyone should read Ferlinghetti’s Poetry as Insurgent Art as preparation.
In 2025, a national general strike is being called in response to perceived fascist attacks on workers and public services, with significant participation from various groups across the U.S.
Context of the General Strike
Scale of Participation
Broader Movements and Support
Historical Context
The concept of a general strike in the U.S. has historical roots, with significant events in the past where mass strikes have been used as a form of resistance against oppressive conditions. The current call for a general strike is seen as a potential turning point in labor movements, echoing past struggles for workers’ rights and social justice.
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This general strike in 2025 represents a significant moment in the ongoing fight for workers’ rights and social equity, reflecting widespread discontent with current political and economic conditions.