A Guide for the Overworked and Undervalued If you’ve ever felt powerless against rising prices, stagnant wages, or politicians who seem more interested in donors than democracy, you’re not alone. Millions of us are barely…
Coordinated Individual Non-Participation is The Primary Form of a General Strike. A mass movement of coordinated individual non-participation refers to a collective effort where many people choose to deliberately abstain from certain activities, events, or…
Often referred to as the Haymarket Strike or Haymarket Massacre, it was a pivotal event in American labor history that took place in Chicago on May 4, 1886. It was the culmination of a strike by…
A Stand for Fairness Against Corporate Resistance In December 2024, Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) organized a nationwide strike, marking a major escalation in their ongoing fight for fair wages, better working conditions, and an end…
Your Right To Strike! The U.S. Constitution addresses citizens’ rights to bring grievances against the government in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights. It states: “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom…
When a Protest Crosses the Line Protesting is not inherently illegal. The First Amendment guarantees the right to peacefully assemble and express views, even if they are controversial or unpopular. However, a protest can become…
I want to take pictures or shoot video at a General Strike You have the right to record public events, including protests, but understanding the limits and protections is important. Your Rights In public spaces:…
Where Your Rights Are Strongest Your rights are strongest in “traditional public forums” — streets, sidewalks, and parks. You also typically have the right to speak out on other public property, such as plazas in…
These organizations are included because they are relevant to conversations about labor power and civic participation.
Blackout The System is a national, non-partisan grassroots movement focused on strategic, peaceful disruption—specifically through withdrawing labor and spending—while building community-based alternatives that reduce dependence on corporate systems. Their framing is blunt: they’re not asking…
