A general strike? Convincing people who need money and groceries not to work or shop is a tall order.
Labor organizing a general strike in Minnesota? Things have changed.
A general strike? Convincing people who need money and groceries not to work or shop is a tall order.
Labor organizing a general strike in Minnesota? Things have changed.
There are a lot of takeaways from this:
1. Organizing locally gives you a massive advantage because you will always know your local area better than ICE ever can.
2. Be agile. You can always change tactics faster than a centralized organization.
3. Organize now. The sooner you build your networks, the sooner you can learn.
4. Identify ICE facilities and organize monitoring them directly.
But I think the most interesting one that's not explicitly in there, one that's hinted at the last one, is to go on the offensive. ICE is already afraid. If we all take the anger we have at the murder of #ReneGood, find the local ICE facility that they'll stage from, and bring that anger to #OccupyICE we might be able to just shut the whole thing down preemptively. Completely stop all ICE operations across the US. If they want to fight, they can fight *with everyone, all at once.*
Shut down their ability to operate at all. They have a logistics pipeline. They need cars, they need oil in those cars, they need to be able to move those cars to target areas. They also need money to pay those agents. All of those can be disrupted.
The regime needs your money and labor to maintain the illusion of legitimacy. They chose a bad time because you can hit both of those at once *right now* with a combination of #GeneralStrike and #TaxStrike, and then #BoycottEverything.
The regime is weaker than it's ever been. It's flailing. Their own base is demanding the release of the #EpstienFiles. Their last gasp attempt to prevent the radical change that's coming is just to ethnically cleanse the US back to the 50's (which is what they always meant by "Make America Great Again"). Trump will do anything to stay in power, even if it means killing everyone on Earth in the process. But Americans can end it now by going on the offensive.
Now is the time.
Everyone who hasn't already read the Twin Cities rapid response analysis should now:
There are a lot of takeaways from this:
1. Organizing locally gives you a massive advantage because you will always know your local area better than ICE ever can.
2. Be agile. You can always change tactics faster than a centralized organization.
3. Organize now. The sooner you build your networks, the sooner you can learn.
4. Identify ICE facilities and organize monitoring them directly.
But I think the most interesting one that's not explicitly in there, one that's hinted at the last one, is to go on the offensive. ICE is already afraid. If we all take the anger we have at the murder of #ReneGood, find the local ICE facility that they'll stage from, and bring that anger to #OccupyICE we might be able to just shut the whole thing down preemptively. Completely stop all ICE operations across the US. If they want to fight, they can fight *with everyone, all at once.*
Shut down their ability to operate at all. They have a logistics pipeline. They need cars, they need oil in those cars, they need to be able to move those cars to target areas. They also need money to pay those agents. All of those can be disrupted.
The regime needs your money and labor to maintain the illusion of legitimacy. They chose a bad time because you can hit both of those at once *right now* with a combination of #GeneralStrike and #TaxStrike, and then #BoycottEverything.
The regime is weaker than it's ever been. It's flailing. Their own base is demanding the release of the #EpstienFiles. Their last gasp attempt to prevent the radical change that's coming is just to ethnically cleanse the US back to the 50's (which is what they always meant by "Make America Great Again"). Trump will do anything to stay in power, even if it means killing everyone on Earth in the process. But Americans can end it now by going on the offensive.
Now is the time.
Today in Labor History January 19, 1932: A General Strike turned into an anarchist insurrection in Alt Llobregat, near Barcelona, Spain. Armed miners and textile workers, members of the CNT, declared "Libertarian communism," including the abolition of money and property. The revolt quickly spread to other nearby towns. They cut telephone lines and replaced Republican flags with the red and black CNT flags. By January 27, the authorities had quashed the rebellion. They deported hundreds of rebels to African colonies. The detainees included Buenaventura Durruti, who would later lead the Durruti Column of anarchist soldiers against the fascist armies of Francisco Franco.
#workingclass #LaborHistory #anarchism #spain #civilwar #antifascism #fascism #generalstrike #cnt #durruti #revolt #rebellion #communism #barcelona #miners #rebellion
The Socialist Equality Party calls for the widest possible mobilization of workers and young people on January 23.
No troops in Minneapolis! For a general strike against Trump’s coup! - World Socialist Web Site
Today in Labor History January 19, 1932: A General Strike turned into an anarchist insurrection in Alt Llobregat, near Barcelona, Spain. Armed miners and textile workers, members of the CNT, declared "Libertarian communism," including the abolition of money and property. The revolt quickly spread to other nearby towns. They cut telephone lines and replaced Republican flags with the red and black CNT flags. By January 27, the authorities had quashed the rebellion. They deported hundreds of rebels to African colonies. The detainees included Buenaventura Durruti, who would later lead the Durruti Column of anarchist soldiers against the fascist armies of Francisco Franco.
#workingclass #LaborHistory #anarchism #spain #civilwar #antifascism #fascism #generalstrike #cnt #durruti #revolt #rebellion #communism #barcelona #miners #rebellion
The Socialist Equality Party calls for the widest possible mobilization of workers and young people on January 23.
No troops in Minneapolis! For a general strike against Trump’s coup! - World Socialist Web Site
Hey there!
Are you also in america right now? Does it all seem pretty bleak?
Well I have good news, there is a general strike against ICE occupation planned in Minnesota this Friday and you can help wherever you are by joining in solidarity.
No work. No school. No commerce.
https://minneapolisunions.org/system/files/2026-01/press_release_-_january_16_2026.pdf
Can't risk taking off work? No worries, maybe you can spread the word to someone who can.
If you can withhold your labor on Friday, consider gathering with other people in your community and participating in some mutual aid.
January 23
No work, school, or shopping.
MINNEAPOLIS LABOR UNION DELEGATION AND LOCAL REGIONAL LABOR
BODIES ENDORSE JANUARY 23: DAY OF TRUTH AND FREEDOM
NO WORK, SCHOOL, OR SHOPPING
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO along with
regional bodies throughout the state, including the Saint Paul Regional Labor
Federation, the West Area Labor Council, the North East Area Labor Council and the
East Central Labor Council, have joined in solidarity to endorse a powerful unified
statewide action on January 23: Day of Truth and Freedom. The Minnesota labor
movement is united against the violent ICE occupation of our beloved cities that has
directly impacted union members, our workplaces and our families.
Workers are essential for our communities to function. Since the ICE campaign of terror
began, both immigrant and non-immigrant workers have feared for their safety when
going to work, being at work, and coming home from work. Union members and our
families are being illegally detained at alarming rates, with workplaces and schools
facing increased challenges.
https://minneapolisunions.org/system/files/2026-01/press_release_-_january_16_2026.pdf
#Politics #USpol #Trump #MAGA #Fascism #Venezuela #Strike #GeneralStrike #Greenland #law #DueProcess #ExcessiveForce #UseOfForce #PoliceBrutality #Constitution #CivilRights #HumanRights #AbuseOfPower #ICE #CBP #Minneapolis #Jan23
January 23
No work, school, or shopping.
MINNEAPOLIS LABOR UNION DELEGATION AND LOCAL REGIONAL LABOR
BODIES ENDORSE JANUARY 23: DAY OF TRUTH AND FREEDOM
NO WORK, SCHOOL, OR SHOPPING
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO along with
regional bodies throughout the state, including the Saint Paul Regional Labor
Federation, the West Area Labor Council, the North East Area Labor Council and the
East Central Labor Council, have joined in solidarity to endorse a powerful unified
statewide action on January 23: Day of Truth and Freedom. The Minnesota labor
movement is united against the violent ICE occupation of our beloved cities that has
directly impacted union members, our workplaces and our families.
Workers are essential for our communities to function. Since the ICE campaign of terror
began, both immigrant and non-immigrant workers have feared for their safety when
going to work, being at work, and coming home from work. Union members and our
families are being illegally detained at alarming rates, with workplaces and schools
facing increased challenges.
https://minneapolisunions.org/system/files/2026-01/press_release_-_january_16_2026.pdf
#Politics #USpol #Trump #MAGA #Fascism #Venezuela #Strike #GeneralStrike #Greenland #law #DueProcess #ExcessiveForce #UseOfForce #PoliceBrutality #Constitution #CivilRights #HumanRights #AbuseOfPower #ICE #CBP #Minneapolis #Jan23
3,000 ARRESTS IN MINNESOTA!
The Trump regime has arrested more than 3,000 Minnesota residents in his quest to rule America as a police state!
RALLY. PROTEST. SHUT IT DOWN.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Breaking #BreakingNews #Trump #Minnesota
Hey there!
Are you also in america right now? Does it all seem pretty bleak?
Well I have good news, there is a general strike against ICE occupation planned in Minnesota this Friday and you can help wherever you are by joining in solidarity.
No work. No school. No commerce.
https://minneapolisunions.org/system/files/2026-01/press_release_-_january_16_2026.pdf
Can't risk taking off work? No worries, maybe you can spread the word to someone who can.
If you can withhold your labor on Friday, consider gathering with other people in your community and participating in some mutual aid.
It's basically enshittification applied to agriculture.
If it spreads, it will lead to famine.
Not because of climate or anything like that - but because of the same reasons *EVERY* famine since the beginning of the 20th century happened:
Selfish assholes putting their own desire for power over all sense of reason or community.
When are we going to throw these fuckers off the boat?
"When we received an indication that a renewal was uncertain, we considered leasing or selling the land to another interested steward whose values aligned with ours and could continue the legacy of agriculture on this land," said Brue Baukol, VP of the folks owning the land.
"Steward" is an interesting word choice here.
One must assume the coffee farmers *were* stewarding the land.
This is weasel-speak for "We're hoping for massive payday - fuck the farmers."
It's basically enshittification applied to agriculture.
If it spreads, it will lead to famine.
Not because of climate or anything like that - but because of the same reasons *EVERY* famine since the beginning of the 20th century happened:
Selfish assholes putting their own desire for power over all sense of reason or community.
When are we going to throw these fuckers off the boat?
@Nonilex to be clear, the people #protesting #ice are not terrorists, but the federal governments response to protestors is exactly how you create terrorist organizations. Something the US government has a lot of experience doing in many parts of the world.
An empire in decline turns inward
This will end badly if something doesn’t change. I have zero faith in the #democrats and the #supremecourt and most Americans are too self absorbed and or financially stressed for #generalstrike
