All articles tagged with #general strike
Thousands across the United States are expected to join a May Day Strong economic blackout—no school, no work, no shopping—spanning about 3,500 events as labor unions, immigrant-rights groups, and activist organizations mobilize marches, walkouts, and rallies to press for worker-centered policies and to build toward a potential general strike in the coming years.
An op-ed arguing that small, coordinated consumer actions—like canceling paid services from major tech and entertainment companies—can economically pressure oligarchs. It highlights Scott Galloway’s Resist and Unsubscribe campaign, explains how unsubscribing affects company valuations, and stresses that you don’t have to drop every service to make a difference. The piece also advocates building cash reserves to enable a credible general strike, and shares the author's own cancellations as a model for readers to start resisting today.
Thousands gathered at Government Plaza near Minneapolis City Hall for the second general strike since federal agents killed Alex Pretti, organized by Somali and Black student groups; they chanted no more Minnesota nice, Minneapolis will strike, while a City Hall rally remained largely joyous as ICE protests persisted nearby, with volunteers guiding the crowd and medics on standby amid a tense enforcement landscape.
Crowds nationwide joined a 24-hour general strike to protest the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with some businesses closing or offering support to workers who participated. Protests occurred in major cities including Los Angeles, New York, Washington, DC, Boston, and Minneapolis, amid rising tensions over federal immigration enforcement and following a fatal Minneapolis shooting that prompted a DOJ civil rights probe.
In response to a nationwide general strike over immigration enforcement, Chicago-area small businesses are closing or donating profits to immigrant-rights nonprofits, with owners citing solidarity and community support; several notable spots—ranging from Merz Apothecary to Lakeview restaurants—are participating by closing Friday or giving proceeds to groups like the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
Activists are organizing a Friday nationwide blackout—a nonviolent general strike—to protest ICE enforcement, led by Minnesota student groups who say the action will pressure lawmakers and the administration to reform immigration policy and pull ICE out of cities. The protests occur amid recent deadly incidents involving federal agents and alongside a looming DHS funding showdown, with walkouts in schools, business shutdowns in multiple cities, and broad public support including celebrities and unions.
Nearly 20 Denver-area restaurants and coffee shops will close on Friday, Jan. 30 as part of a nationwide ICE Out general strike protesting immigration-enforcement tactics; organizers say the action aims to grind the economy to a halt, with some venues donating a portion of profits to immigrant-rights groups and staff being paid for the lost shift.
Minnesota organizers, including unions, progressive faith leaders, lawmakers, and community activists, are calling for Friday’s “ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth & Freedom” general strike, urging residents to stay home, skip work and school, and refrain from shopping. Demonstrations are planned in downtown Minneapolis with more than 100 local businesses closing. The move aims to pause economic activity to press Congress to curb ICE actions and address a deadly incident involving federal agents. General strikes are rare in the U.S., though historically pivotal, with past notable examples in Seattle (1919) and Oakland (1946).
The Minneapolis AFL-CIO endorsed a January 23 general strike in protest of ICE operations, calling for solidarity with affected workers and pressuring leaders to address immigration enforcement. The action, tied to a broader “Day of Truth and Freedom,” has sparked solidarity actions in other cities and is being coordinated by regional labor federations and unions nationwide, with further discussion planned to help spread the movement.
Hundreds of thousands of Italians participated in a nationwide strike and protests supporting a Gaza aid flotilla intercepted by Israel, with demonstrations across over 100 cities, causing disruptions and political controversy.
A nationwide strike in Greece disrupted transport and other services as workers demanded higher pay amid rising living costs. Despite economic recovery and wage increases under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Greeks argue that salaries remain insufficient against escalating energy, food, and housing expenses. The strike, led by the GSEE union, calls for substantial pay rises and government action against oligopolies. The protest coincides with the government's submission of its 2025 budget, projecting economic growth and increased tax revenues.
Thousands of people in Argentina participated in a nationwide strike protesting President Javier Milei's austerity measures, organized by the General Confederation of Labor. Milei's reforms aim to cut public spending and dollarize the economy, but have sparked concerns about worker protections and inflation, which reached 211% year-on-year. The strike marks a significant challenge for Milei's new administration, as the country grapples with economic instability and a poverty rate exceeding 40%.
Argentine labor unions initiated a nationwide general strike against President Javier Milei's austerity policies and deregulation efforts, leading to transport disruptions and protests in Buenos Aires. The strike opposes Milei's public spending cuts and deregulation program, with the General Confederation of Labor and social movements leading the opposition. Milei, a self-declared "anarcho-capitalist," aims to tackle hyperinflation and overhaul the country's economy, but his measures have sparked widespread discontent and demonstrations.
Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei faced a one-day general strike protesting his decree targeting unions and proposals for economic and labor law changes. The strike, organized by the biggest union CGT, was joined by other unions, social groups, and political opponents. Milei, known for his austerity agenda, aims to reduce state spending and limit union power. Despite triple-digit inflation and a steep devaluation of the peso, Milei remains popular, but the strike reflects growing opposition to his rapid and dramatic reforms.
Argentina's largest labor union held a nationwide general strike to protest President Javier Milei's shock economic agenda, just 45 days after he took office. The strike, called by the opposition-aligned Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT), represents a significant test for Milei, who has announced sweeping measures to deregulate the economy. While analysts believe the strike may not have an immediate impact, they warn of potential disruption to economic activity in the future. Milei's administration has responded unfavorably to the strike, docking a day's pay from striking public servants and establishing a hotline to report "threats and pressure" on workers. Argentina is currently facing a profound economic crisis, with high inflation and widespread poverty, and Milei has proposed "shock therapy" measures to address the situation.