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@jayabird.bsky.social

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Mom, small busines owner, book nerd, and wannabe general strike organizer. The *entire world* runs on the unseen, unpaid labor of women. When we strike, it all grinds to a complete stop.

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Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 7d

Strike Survey Update! Thanks to everyone who sent feedback and submitted responses!

Here is the updated form... no email or name required. The more people who respond, the better! #generalstrike
#resist
#strikethat

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Strike Time

Please click the link to complete this form.

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Fiona 8647 @fionafightsfascism.bsky.social · 11h

Let’s show our collective voice - sign up for the General Strike

generalstrikeus.com

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Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 11h

Save 💰!

October Peoples Union Boycott:
-Amazon
-Walmart
-Starbucks
-Disney
-Target
-Ben & Jerry’s

With the money I save, gonna buy my *own* bag of Kirkland peanut butter pretzels.

Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 20d

The People’s Union USA, a consumer-activist movement, is calling for a boycott of six major brands for the month of October.

www.newsweek.com/peoples-unio...

List of Companies Being Boycotted in October

The People’s Union USA is calling for a boycott of six major brands for the month of October.

www.newsweek.com

Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 21h

Good points. Bear in mind that the US consumer market is huge. Whether for good or ill, the rest of the world just doesnt buy as much stuff as we do :) Lots of things go into voting ... electoral maps, for one. The strike advantage - in the US 1 person's labor/wallet is what it is. No electors.

Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 1d

logical, but despite being myself middle-class... oh yes, we still exist... I personally know 1 or 2 billionaires + many millionaires. This is not how they think. Abundance is not their default setting. They never have enough - power money security control. Its (part of) how we got here.

Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 1d

um. they do. US labor has another name? consumers.

"Consumer expenditures account for approximately two-thirds of US econmic activity, making Americans’ continued spending ability crucial to the nation’s ongoing economic expansion." usbank.com

General Strike (in Q4!) + Mutual Aid = POWER

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Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 1d

Someone asked me what a general strike is...

"General Strike: A large, coordinated strike across many sectors or regions, aimed at achieving broad political or social change rather than a single workplace demand."

#generalstrike
glossary: open to requested changes
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Nick Brumfield @nickjbrumfield.bsky.social · 1d

Anybody trying to deride or divide the overwhelmingly large cross-sectional movement to restore democracy should be viewed with suspicion

It ain't perfect, but there is simply no alternative that can mobilize millions and provide a venue to hear the Mayor of Chicago call for a general strike

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Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 1d

A #GeneralStrike feed and labor actions so everyone can see the momentum grow!

✊ Include keywords like strike, walkout, slowdown, sick-out — your post will show up.

🇺🇸 Focus is U.S. + global solidarity.

👉 Follow: bsky.app/profile/did:...

#LaborAction #Solidarity #StrikeNews #WorkersUnite

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Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 1d

Yesssssssss

#generalstrike
#nokings
#strike

Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 1d

Whoa. Chicago mayor calls for a general strike; now we're talking

www.huffpost.com/entry/chicag...

Chicago Mayor Issues Defiant Call For A General Strike

It was an audacious proposal, given that the U.S. has never held a true, nationwide general strike.

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🦋🧿Tempestori 🌬🌊 @tempestori.bsky.social · 1d

Ready to be a part of the Revolution?

Get in, Lovers. We're striking.

National Onboarding Page | Notion

Welcome to the General Strike US (GSUS)!!

tinyurl.com

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Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 1d

a couple pics from metrowest mass #nokings #indivisiblema

Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 1d

Mass protests are incredibly powerful. Necessary. But not sufficient.

Protests, boycotts, and strikes... Oh My!

#generalstrikeus
#standindivisible
#refusefacism
#thepeoplesunionusa

Parkrose Permaculture ❌👑 @parkroseperma.bsky.social · 1d

If No Kings has you pumped to fight for democracy, look to economic resistance. What would it look like to have sustained, joyful, organized campaigns that hit them in the pocketbook? Labor strikes, massive boycotts for the holidays? Use capitalism as a tool to bring the regime to its knees.

This is the next big move for The Resistance

YouTube video by Parkrose Permaculture

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

Spotify’s founder, Daniel Ek, is another techno-fascist billionaire.

He’s invested in AI that specializes in war, surveillance and violence, so it’s no surprise he’s fine with running ICE ads on Spotify.

If you haven’t already, cancel your Spotify subscriptions. Let’s make them feel like Disney+.

Spotify boycott: Artists leave 'garbage hole' platform after CEO invests in AI weapons

Daniel Ek's investments in AI dronemaker Helsing have unnerved artists. One called Spotify a "violent armageddon portal."

www.latimes.com

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AFT Massachusetts @aftmass.bsky.social · 2d

AFT MA members show up every day in service of their community: from classrooms, to local libraries, to hospitals, and more. We BUILD community, not division.

Unions fight for justice, for fairness, for working people. We bow to no kings.
@aft.org @btu66.bsky.social

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Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 1d

Lots of people out in all the apple country towns and metrowest! teenagers, young couples with babies, middle-aged parents, and seniors. All generations out together. Shout-out to the small-town MA police force members, who made sure no passing cars chucked anything at peaceful protesters.

Mass50501 @mass50501.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you #Boston, #Massachusetts for coming out yesterday!

Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 2d

I put this together - 9 newspaper/outlets digital front pages, all captured between 4-4:15 on Oct 18 2025. I once loved the NYTimes, but the gray lady is truly lost in some dark-ass woods.

Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 2d

The NYTimes is just embarassing itself, at this point. Digital front pages from 9 journalistic sources (or 8 plus the NYT 😬) all taken between 4pm-4:15 on 10/18/2025
#news
#newspapers

A grid of 9 newspapers front pages (digital) showing every single one covered the No Kings march as the top headline except the NYT

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Ruth Delgado @heylookitsruth.bsky.social · 2d

Here at #NoKingsNewark, handing out "Know Your Rights" cards because an informed community is a protected community.

#NoKings

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Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 2d

before today my favorite protest memory was Jan 2017. :b All faces hearted out. Well, all but one... 🤭

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DemCastDonGA @donshantajr.bsky.social · 3d

Let's make this happen...

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Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 2d

Protest snacks :b

✅ round one, heading to a neighbor town for round 2!

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🦋🧿Tempestori 🌬🌊 @tempestori.bsky.social · 3d

Time to Get Organized!

Those faces you've seen at every protest are attached to hands.

Shake one.

Introduce yourself. Exchange phone numbers. Set a coffee date. These Warriors of Love are your allies.

You've already shown your courage just by being there.

#NoKings
#NoKings2
#GSUS
❤️‍🔥✊️❤️‍🔥

National Onboarding Page | Notion

Welcome to the General Strike US (GSUS)!!

tinyurl.com

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GrouchyMarkx @grouchymarkx.bsky.social · 3d

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Strike That @jayabird.bsky.social · 2d

Quick protest safety tip: if you keep your phone with you - I do, cuz kids always need to be able to get hold of me - consider using signal or other secure messaging, and tighten up location data including location meta-data on photos, maybe turn off biometrics.

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