40 Posts From The “Workers Strike Back” Group That Point Out The Absurdity Of Modern Capitalism (New Pics)

We’d like to think that in this day and age,workersacross the world should be treated fairly. But unfortunately, that’s not the case. Instead of suffering in silence, thousands are choosing to stand up, speak out, strike back - and even walk out. There are labour disputes and strikes taking place all around the globe, as people fight for their rights.r/WorkersStrikeBackis “a leftist, anti-capitalist, socialist subreddit” dedicated to supporting worker strikes, protests and unions. It has 144,000 members helping each other, sharing their stories and offering advice about workplace problems.We’ve picked some of the most eye-opening posts from the community.Keep scrolling for an informative look at how crazycapitalismcan be, and be sure to upvote the ones that make you tick.Don’t miss the chatBored Pandahad withKshama Sawant. She’s a politician, an economist, a socialist, an author, and a former Seattle City Council member. Sawant is also the co-founder of a movement calledWorkers Strike Back. It’s not affiliated with the subreddit of the same name, but both fight for the rights of workers.This post may includeaffiliate links.

r/WorkersStrikeBackis “a leftist, anti-capitalist, socialist subreddit” dedicated to supporting worker strikes, protests and unions. It has 144,000 members helping each other, sharing their stories and offering advice about workplace problems.We’ve picked some of the most eye-opening posts from the community.Keep scrolling for an informative look at how crazycapitalismcan be, and be sure to upvote the ones that make you tick.

Don’t miss the chatBored Pandahad withKshama Sawant. She’s a politician, an economist, a socialist, an author, and a former Seattle City Council member. Sawant is also the co-founder of a movement calledWorkers Strike Back. It’s not affiliated with the subreddit of the same name, but both fight for the rights of workers.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

They Need Us, We Don’t Need Them

Kshama Sawant wears many hats. She’s a politician, she served on the Seattle City Council from 2014-2023, she’s written abook, she’s an economist. And she’s the co-founder of ‘Workers Strike Back’. Bored Panda reached out to Sawant on the day of the U.S. elections, and she was kind enough to take time out of her very busy schedule to answer some of our questions.

Sawant also stressed that the movement is “against the genocidal war on Gaza” and is calling for a permanent ceasefire. “We’re fighting for an end to the brutal occupation and all U.S. military funding for Israel,” she said.

Sawant describes herself as a Socialist and Marxist on her"X" bio. So what does capitalism mean to her? “Capitalism is a system of amassing untold wealth for a few at the top based upon the exploitation of working and oppressed people—the vast majority of humanity—and the destruction of the planet,” she told us during our chat. “Racism, sexism, xenophobia and genocide are features of this system and in fact it is impossible for capitalism to exist without them.”

How Come?

Sawant says while we’ve made progress, there’s still a long way to go. “Workers are still finding their footing and the bosses, their politicians and (unfortunately) a large section of the labor leadership are committed to maintaining the status quo. It will not be easy, and victory is not guaranteed but working and young people are fighting back!”

Controversial But I Agree With This

Strikes are one way workers can make their voices heard amid an onslaught of capitalism. And we’ve seen many over the years. Just recently, 30,000 Boeing employees downed tools for weeks, as they fought for a 40% pay increase. The damaging strike eventually ended with workers accepting a 38% pay rise over the next four years. But just as that deal was signed, New York Times tech workers announced they’re officially on strike over unfair labor practices. It came right on the eve of the U.S. presidential election.Meanwhile in Europe, November could see several strikes taking place in thetravelindustry. Tube workers are planning to down tools in the U.K. Staff at bus, tram, commuter train, metro and ferry operators across Italy want to walk out over bad pay and working conditions. Airport strikes are set down in Naples and Rome. And there’s talk of an EasyJet strike in France in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile in Europe, November could see several strikes taking place in thetravelindustry. Tube workers are planning to down tools in the U.K. Staff at bus, tram, commuter train, metro and ferry operators across Italy want to walk out over bad pay and working conditions. Airport strikes are set down in Naples and Rome. And there’s talk of an EasyJet strike in France in the coming weeks.

Automate All CEO Positions!!!!

So Long As Our Ruling Parasites/Kleptocrats Have A Choice About It, Americans Will Never Have Universal Healthcare, Or Even A Public Option

Not Radical To Want People To Live A Dignified Life With Basic Needs Met Bro

While strike action can sometimes be seen as an inconvenience to the public, the International Labor Organizationsaysit’s important to remember that “strike action is one of the fundamental means available to workers and their organizations to promote their economic and social interests.”

The organization notes that while it’s the “most visible and controversial form of collective action”, strike action is often seen as the last resort of workers when they are pursuing their demands. And, as the r/WorkersStrikeBack modswroteon the page, “we have to take action and use what power we have to hold the government (and their corporate &billionaireowner/donors) accountable.”

“Billionaires should not exist and we will no longer allow them to maintain their lavish lifestyles on the backs of the working people who actually create the vast wealth in the world,” adds Sawant. “We are going to fight and we are going to win!”

Exacttttlyyyyy! This Has Always Been A Pathetic Static To Have The Working Class Against/Judge Each Other

Giving People What They Need To Survive Is Cheaper Than Denying People And Violating Their Human Rights! Housing, Food, And Healthcare Are Human Rights!

Isn’t It Weird

The Economic Policy Institutereportedthat between 2018 and 2019, the number of workers involved in major work stoppages hit its highest levels in almost three decades. According to the latestdatafrom the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 33 “major work stoppages” in 2023.Around 458,900 workers downed tools at some point in the year, in a bid to fight for their rights. 2009 saw only 5 major work stoppages. While 1952 was a bad year for bosses, with thousands of workers taking part in a total of 470 big strikes.The Bureau defines a major work stoppage as a strike “involving 1,000 or more workers” that “lasts at least one shift during the work week, Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays”.

Around 458,900 workers downed tools at some point in the year, in a bid to fight for their rights. 2009 saw only 5 major work stoppages. While 1952 was a bad year for bosses, with thousands of workers taking part in a total of 470 big strikes.

The Bureau defines a major work stoppage as a strike “involving 1,000 or more workers” that “lasts at least one shift during the work week, Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays”.

We’re Living In Dystopia

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Pose The Proper Inquiry

In terms of the industries affected, the Bureau notes that more than 86% of striking workers in 2023 worked in service-providing positions. Breaking it down further, theeducationandhealthservices sector accounted for the “idling” of 188,900 workers, the information sector for 171,500 workers, and the other sectors for 37,300 workers. The manufacturing sector was also an unhappy place to be for many in 2023, with 61,200 workers downing tools in the goods-producing industries.

Shoes That Fit

There Are Only Workers And Owners!

“If You Only Work Hard You To Can Become A Billionaire”/S

On the other end of the spectrum, global HR-tech company Remotereleasedits list of top countries to live and work in 2024. Remote looked atwork-life balance, and took into account statutory annual leave, minimum statutory sick pay percentage and the amount of paid maternity leave.If you’re in the mood for a change, you might want to head over toNew Zealand. The country topped the list as the all-round best place to be for a great work-life balance. And it’sapparentlynot too bad on the eye either, with its “snow-capped mountains, sweeping beaches, ancient volcanic peaks and craters, lush native forests, glassy lakes and fjords”.Remote’s research shows that most workers in New Zealand get 26 paid weeks of maternity leave, a relatively high minimum wage, 32 days of statutory annual leave and a minimum 80% statutory sick pay percentage. They also have a universal government-funded healthcare system.

If you’re in the mood for a change, you might want to head over toNew Zealand. The country topped the list as the all-round best place to be for a great work-life balance. And it’sapparentlynot too bad on the eye either, with its “snow-capped mountains, sweeping beaches, ancient volcanic peaks and craters, lush native forests, glassy lakes and fjords”.

Remote’s research shows that most workers in New Zealand get 26 paid weeks of maternity leave, a relatively high minimum wage, 32 days of statutory annual leave and a minimum 80% statutory sick pay percentage. They also have a universal government-funded healthcare system.

Modern Day Slavery Can’t Destroy All Human Hearts

Exactly That! Rich Parasites/ Religious Zealots What To Distract You Because They Benefit Directly From Issues/ Problems. Don’t Let Them Distract You Any More! Class War Always!

Fact

History Repeating Itself

All Billionaires Are Bastards

Ha! I See Nothing Wrong, F**k Those Vile Corporate Companies

What They Mean When They Say “The Economy Is Doing Great”

No More Bosses, Banks, Borders, Or Bombs!

So Tell Us About Yourself

The country also isn’t immune to labor protests and strikes. Just last month, thousands took to the lawn’s of New Zealand’s parliament, picketing against “relentless and unprecedented attacks on the rights of workers”. Among the crowd were nurses, public servants, teachers, transport workers and trade union representatives. And it was part of a nationwide demonstration.The New Zealand HeraldquotedPublic Service Association national secretary Duane Leo as saying it’s the “most anti-worker Government we’ve seen in decades.”“Government cuts and unprecedented attacks on the services we provide are doing long-term damage and risk eroding public faith in these services," continued Leo. “Workers who keep their jobs are shouldering additional workloads. This has health and safety impacts as well as threats to service delivery.”

The New Zealand HeraldquotedPublic Service Association national secretary Duane Leo as saying it’s the “most anti-worker Government we’ve seen in decades.”

“Government cuts and unprecedented attacks on the services we provide are doing long-term damage and risk eroding public faith in these services,” continued Leo. “Workers who keep their jobs are shouldering additional workloads. This has health and safety impacts as well as threats to service delivery.”

How Many??!!