The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1 as the government shutdown drags on.
I think there are some legal limits to who can call a general strike and NOT go to prison. (Kind of doesn’t matter right now, as one can go to prison for being seen by the wrong people.)
I see calls for it, but is there a start date and a primer on what it’d entail going around?
Talks amongst the 50501 and No Kings groups are Black Friday weekend.
IIRC some of the big unions are timing contract expirations to line up for a strike in 2028, but IMO we can’t wait that long.
I think there are some legal limits to who can call a general strike and NOT go to prison. (Kind of doesn’t matter right now, as one can go to prison for being seen by the wrong people.)
I agree that it’s waaay too long. I should look into it myself once I’m out of work. If I find more, I’ll link you!