Minnesota lawmakers are supporting a strike on Jan. 23, urging people to skip work, stay home from school and not go shopping for the day. More on why they support the strike here:
No. That’s simply untrue. A strike from being at home is not a serious strike. You need everyone who’s physically capable on the picket lines at least somewhat, and any union will tell you the same. We are strong when we stand together.
There are strikers who are on the frontlines, like you describe, and people who strike by staying home.
Both are valid forms of civic disobedience. One is not inherently better than the other. Both are required to necessitate change.
No. That’s simply untrue. A strike from being at home is not a serious strike. You need everyone who’s physically capable on the picket lines at least somewhat, and any union will tell you the same. We are strong when we stand together.