dak4f2 t1_jdwnny3 wrote on March 27, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Reply to comment by everythingunder1USD in Israeli union calls general strike as opposition to Netanyahu plan mounts by mobileagnes

All I hear from other Americans when I suggest a general strike, such as after Roe v Wade was overturned, is anger at me for being so entitled so as to 'be able' to not work. They have to make ends meet, they say it's a ridiculous idea and a general strike is only for the privileged who can afford it. They can't think long term to see past their nose, they're in survival and are not in unions that will back them up.

It's infuriating. The apathy and settling and acceptance is baffling.

Fenix42 t1_jdy03uv wrote on March 28, 2023 at 12:36 AM

I could not afford to lose a days pay until I was in my 30s. Not like, "I dont buy starbucks for a bit" but "we might have to skip some meals," or I am going to have a bunch of late fees. I was usually kiting checks at least a few times a monemths back then.