2 people worker strike...

[R_P_A_S]

Ok so on my daily commute to work I started to see a guy standing outside a contractors office building, holding a sign and it said "Workers on Strike" and the rest of the print I can barely see it because its smaller and I drive a bit fast past that site. For about a week it was just him and I felt kinda sad for him, so I started to hunk when I drove by and gave him the fist in the air salute and he'd give the thumbs up and pump his sign up and down. On my way back from work I had planned to pull over and stop to ask him about this strike but by the time I get out of work its pretty late and he's gone. This last week I started to see that an other guy joined him, and on Wednesday there was about 5 of them with their signs, Yesterday I seen about 12 to 15 and It made me happy to see that after a week of being all alone he finally had some support.

This is not the first time I've seen a 2 week to a month strike of just one or two people. I don't know what I'm supposed to do or say to that. I even though about standing with them or maybe calling my local radio station to give them exposure?

My respects goes out to any worker having the balls to strike during this fucked up economic times. I wish I could do more than just chit chat to you guys about it. It makes my day seen more and more people joining him. I know this sounds lame but I'm with him in heart and soul, if it weren't for my individual shackles of my very own job I'd be out there. But then again it makes no sense?

[cyu]

Get them a pizza? It wouldn't be the pizza itself that counts, but the gesture of support comes through much more loudly somehow like that.

On the other hand, maybe food still in its packaging may arouse less suspicion among the more paranoid =]

[Il Medico]

I know the feeling. I think we should do more, take a sick day and stand with them, get a newspaper out there or something. Next time I see one that's what I am going to do. Practice what I preach, know what I am saying comrade?:thumbup1:
Solidarity with our working brothers,
Captain Jack

[pastradamus]

People often think they have to be union members to go on strike. Thats simply not true. Anyone in any western country (bar AMERIKKKA) can do so in the form of labour courts. If you are an american your seriously barred from these rights which I think is frightful.

[Il Medico]

People often think they have to be union members to go on strike. Thats simply not true. Anyone in any western country (bar AMERIKKKA) can do so in the form of labour courts. If you are an american your seriously barred from these rights which I think is frightful.
I am glad to see Europe has labor courts, something like that is laughed at here. In Florida teachers can't even strike, even with a union. America the Capital of Capitalism!:(

Stay Strong American Comrades,
Captain Jack

[Stranger Than Paradise]

Is there no chance you can make a quick stop in the morning to ask them about it? Any sort of support is good. Could you not go during your lunch break to them?

[NecroCommie]

You cant go on strike in US?! Thats horrid! I think it is a sign of a civilized country to allow strikes. Well, on the other hand it is also a sign of civilization to ban capital punishment, so...

[Black Sheep]

I think it is a sign of a civilized country to allow strikes.
I think it is a sign of a country with a high level of class struggle, to allow strikes.

[Pogue]

Go join them. Bring food.

[Dust Bunnies]

You cant go on strike in US?! Thats horrid! I think it is a sign of a civilized country to allow strikes. Well, on the other hand it is also a sign of civilization to ban capital punishment, so...

I'm not 100% sure but I think South Koreans cannot go on strikes or protests at all. I remember seeing a video of South Koreans on protest making a makeshift flamethrower out of a match and an oxygen tank to push the police back.

[YSR]

Go talk to them. Ask questions. Agitate. Get a thing of coffee from a place that sells it in big takeaway containers. It'll set you back like $12 but I can't think of anything more useful on the picket lines I've been on than coffee.

[KC]

Coffee is god.

The best thing to do besides that, though, is to ask them how you can help.

[PRC-UTE]

Ok so on my daily commute to work I started to see a guy standing outside a contractors office building, holding a sign and it said "Workers on Strike" and the rest of the print I can barely see it because its smaller and I drive a bit fast past that site. For about a week it was just him and I felt kinda sad for him, so I started to hunk when I drove by and gave him the fist in the air salute and he'd give the thumbs up and pump his sign up and down. On my way back from work I had planned to pull over and stop to ask him about this strike but by the time I get out of work its pretty late and he's gone. This last week I started to see that an other guy joined him, and on Wednesday there was about 5 of them with their signs, Yesterday I seen about 12 to 15 and It made me happy to see that after a week of being all alone he finally had some support.

This is not the first time I've seen a 2 week to a month strike of just one or two people. I don't know what I'm supposed to do or say to that. I even though about standing with them or maybe calling my local radio station to give them exposure?

My respects goes out to any worker having the balls to strike during this fucked up economic times. I wish I could do more than just chit chat to you guys about it. It makes my day seen more and more people joining him. I know this sounds lame but I'm with him in heart and soul, if it weren't for my individual shackles of my very own job I'd be out there. But then again it makes no sense?

any follow ups, mate?

[blackstone]

Go talk to them. Ask questions. Agitate. Get a thing of coffee from a place that sells it in big takeaway containers. It'll set you back like $12 but I can't think of anything more useful on the picket lines I've been on than coffee.

I've done this before. Its very much appreciated.

[Bitter Ashes]

People often think they have to be union members to go on strike. Thats simply not true. Anyone in any western country (bar AMERIKKKA) can do so in the form of labour courts. If you are an american your seriously barred from these rights which I think is frightful.
To be fair, striking as part of an unrecognised union is risky as you forgo your legal protection as it can be a violation of your employment contract. If your union is recognised by the employer and has agreed to strike then you cannot be sacked for taking part in industrial action.

Putting the bourgeois in thier place is a great thing, but please be aware of the risks and weigh up whether whatever action you deciede to take is best suited for the workers involved.

[redSHARP]

could you find out why they are striking? refer them to a IWW rep or something! or maybe ask if they want some exposure from the local media (usually friendlier than a big name news group).