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A general strike is when all workers in given geographic region, industry, etc. refuse to work, in solidarity with other workers who are struggling. It is our greatest tool to achieve power over the boss class. The global economy came to a fault in 2020 when THEY sent US home for two weeks. How much more could we do if we where in charge?

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We promised a general strike – and we had a general strike. We promised an international strike – and here we are.” Strikers said the mobilization ...
Mediterranean dockworkers shut down over 20 ports in solidarity with Palestine

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On Friday, dozens of businesses across the U.S. also participated in a general strike that sought to send a message by reducing overall economic ...
Photos Capture Massive Protests Against ICE Over The Weekend

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Solidarity actions called for Jan. 23 in support of the Minneapolis general strike have spread… 6 hours ago. 'The Yankee ...
New York nurses strike over patient care, demand hospitals bar ICE | Struggle - La Lucha

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Hundreds of Somali-owned businesses are joining a multi-sector general strike on January 23, as communities across Minnesota mobilize to demand ...
Somali business owners spearhead Minnesota shutdown against ICE - Peoples Dispatch

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The last time this city even saw a coordinated labor action general strike-ish was obviously in 1934 at the teamster strike. So it's a big deal ...

“Right now, we face an existential threat, not just to the labor movement, not just to the working class, but to any and every freedom that we hold dear… Come out, join us on January 23rd”
"Shut everything down": Amid federal invasion, Minnesota calls for mass strike on Jan. 23

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9:40 a.m. – Minnesota lawmakers support anti-ICE general strike. DFL lawmakers show support for Jan ...

Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations continue Wednesday in Minnesota, with reports of an increased presence in south Minneapolis. This comes two weeks after Renee Good was fatally shot by ICE. Here's the latest. -vance
LIVE UPDATES | ICE in Minnesota: Increased presence in Minneapolis; Vance to visit

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The government fled. In response, a nationwide general strike took place with millions taking part. In the Ruhr area, workers went a step further: ...
Being “Peaceful” and “Law-Abiding” Will Not Stop Authoritarianism

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... a rapidly escalating and explosive wave of working class opposition across the United States, raising the potential for a general strike.

This strike vote is unfolding amid a rapidly escalating and explosive wave of working class opposition across the United States, raising the potential for a general strike.
Strike authorization vote coming for 40,000 University of California academic workers

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Minnesota labor unions are advocating for a statewide general strike on Friday, Jan. 23, a response to the ongoing violent immigration enforcement ...
Minnesota labor unions plan statewide 'general strike' in response to ICE surge

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Harriet Zaidman is an award-winning author based in Winnipeg. She writes historical fiction with stories ranging from the Winnipeg General Strike ...

Harriet Zaidman is an award-winning author based in Winnipeg. She writes historical fiction with stories ranging from the Winnipeg General Strike to the outbreak of polio in the 50’s.
Winnipeg author shares insights on her latest title ‘What Friends Are For’

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And it takes time, but we need to keep up the momentum to actually stop what's happening.” The question of a general strike to force ICE out was posed ...

The walkouts and demonstrations by hundreds of students, combined with the growing protests across Minnesota and the United States, show that the class struggle is entering a new upswing—leading to a direct confrontation with the Trump administration…
Hundreds of Minnesota students march to the Capitol to protest ICE

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A general strike on December 11 will cause extreme disruptions to transportation by flight, rail, and metro across Portugal.

A general strike on December 11 will cause extreme disruptions to transportation by flight, rail, and metro across Portugal. The strike was called by two of Portugal’s largest unions to protest the government’s proposed revision of labor codes.
Travel by air, metro, and railways across Portugal will be heavily disrupted by a general strike on December 11. - SafeAbroad

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... General Strike & Fligth Cancellations November 28, 2025. John Ollila. November 26, 2025. There is a general strike in Italy on Friday (November 28 ...
Chinese Airlines Asked To Cut Japan Flights Through March 2026 & Cathay Offers Flexible Cancellations

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The nationwide general strike on November 28 looks set to affect several sectors, including transport - and a further general strike on Friday ...
Britons travelling to European Christmas markets warned of ‘major disruption'

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A 24-hour general strike is taking place in Belgium today, rounding off a series of protests organized by the three largest unions.
Belgium in lockdown: 24-hour strike paralyzes country - Free Press

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A 24-hour general strike starting on Thursday evening is set to impact rail, flights, and public transport services across Italy.
How will Italy's strikes affect travel on Thursday and Friday?

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... general strike that is affecting public transport, public services and schools. | Emile Windal/AFP via Getty Images. November 24, 2025 12:10 pm CET.
Belgium avoids government collapse as Bart De Wever strikes budget deal

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The Italian union USB has called for a general strike in Italy with other unions to demand and end to the genocide in Gaza.
Italy USB Union Appeal to US Workers for Action on Palestine Nov 28 & 29 : Indybay

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Today marks one year since we started the general strike of the National Theater of Kosovo. One year since we closed our doors not to be silent, ...
One year after the TKK general strike – What (did) happen?

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The 1926 UK general strike. The strike took place in May 1926, with female employees demanding better remuneration and working conditions. This ...
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General strike planned in Portugal. Portugal will on December 11 face its first general strike in 12 years to protest against the minority ...
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General strike planned in Portugal. 2025-11-15 -. Syria defeated the last remnants of the IS proto-state that inspired the Paris attacks. Abdeslam ...
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Portugal will on December 11 face its first general strike in 12 years to protest against the right-wing minority government's planned labour law ...
Unions Call Portugal's First <b>General Strike</b> In 12 Years - Barron's

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... general strike planned for December 11. The PCP leader was speaking to journalists ahead of the party's delegation visit to Hospital Amadora ...
Asking for responsibility from the trade union centers? "You need a lot of nerve" - PPulse

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A general strike today, especially to defeat fascism, is necessary and would be immensely popular, but it is not being raised by any union in America.

This is the fifth limited strike in two years since the nurses unionized, and nothing has changed. The strategy of appealing to management to come to the table has led nowhere for the rank and file.
Day 2 of strike, New Orleans nurses confront need to expand their struggle