Labor unions, democratic organizations and community groups are organizing an economic blackout this year to commemorate May Day, International Workers Day, inspired by the economic blackout in Minnesota during the massive ICE operation in the state.
May Day Strong events are being planned across the US, with organizers calling for “no school, no work, no shopping”, in protest of government policies they say put billionaires’ needs above those of workers.
“May Day has to become bigger in this moment,” said Stacy Davis Gates, president of the Chicago Teachers Union and Illinois Federation of Teachers. The unions have backed the economic blackout planned for May Day. “This is about building a more popular united front.”
Sometimes getting people to take the first step helps them get moving in the right direction.
A day of action where people can see many others doing it will cause many people to think about this more.
This is a good idea even if its individual effect will be small, it will help light the fire.
I hope your right! Not saying doing nothing is the answer, just foolish to think a single day strike is going to hurt the big corps pockets. But if it gets people to do more, then that’s what really matters.
Exactly one day doesn’t do anything to cause pain but it does send a message and could change culture if it continues and builds more momentum.
The single day isn’t what they need to fear, the culture change is.