Sunforged

@ Sunforged @lemmy.world

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3y ago

UAW will not expand strikes at Detroit automakers after last-minute GM proposal
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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago
I understand what the goal is and the theory behind it. The thing is the strike fund has enough funds for an all out strike that is 10 months long. That would be billions lost for the big three if they wanted to try to outlast the union, not to mention fund raising the union could do to extend it if needed.
Easing the strike up this week because one came to the table isn't great. With only 17% striking, that leaves 83% working without a contract, that's a big problem especially if this approach is going to be a drawn out process.

3y ago

UAW will not expand strikes at Detroit automakers after last-minute GM proposal

17% of union membership is on strike. They need to go full 100% and show who has the power and stand in solidarity as one.

3y ago

Writers’ Union Wins Historic Concessions — An Example-Setting Strike for the Labor Movement

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

Good union representation starts from knowledge of the industry. If you want to work for a union the best thing to do is go get a job in an industry you know and get active in their union.

A union that just hires straight outside hires is going to both be difficult for you to get into a position for making positive change, and will most likely lean more bureaucratic and need change to originate from the rank and file members to begin with.

3y ago

Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan running for House speaker as GOP race to replace McCarthy kicks off

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

More political theater as nothing changes for American people.

3y ago

Unions work. That's why the corporations don't like them.

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

And you said nothing good would come from discourse.👊

3y ago

Unions work. That's why the corporations don't like them.

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

They unfortunately didn't fight to end the two tier system for part time workers, which is why your math is off. The part time employees aren't very engaged with the union and there was/is little attempt from the union the reach out to that section of their members to educate and involve them.

The union leadership has a vested interest in selling that they got an amazing deal, but this was a huge failure to fight over. Two teir pay is used by the owners to ensure their employees aren't a united front.

3y ago

Actors' Equity Files With NLRB After Broadway League Fails to Recognize Unionized Production Assistants

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

Solidarity to Production Assistants! Solidarity to all workers!

3y ago

Unions work. That's why the corporations don't like them.

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

Understanding what conditions lead to business unionism, in which the people at the top of the union no longer represent the rank and file members, is a vital part of the current labor movement. Every other post you have made in this thread lack any nuance whatsoever.

Rank and file union members need a militant approach to business owners. Being apart of a union isn't just paying dues and expecting other people will take care of it. No full time union staff should take home more than the average union member wage, keep their skin in the game and give them a reason to fight. Unions power doesn't come from a leaders ability to negotiate with the bosses, it is in fact the opposite, unions leadership ability to negotiate comes from the power of the rank and file members.

3y ago

Unions work. That's why the corporations don't like them.

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

And the bosses have no vested interest selling this idea to you. Corporate media has no vested interest feeding this narrative to you. Worker owned co-ops are a thing, and seizure from a corporation can be successful.

3y ago

Unions work. That's why the corporations don't like them.

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

Don't just hope, help build momentum by getting involved! There is so much to be done, either unionizing new workplaces, forming militant sub committees within existing unions and most importantly organizing outside the democratic party to force them out of center.

Workers Strike Back is where my wife and I have decided to best spend our time with, but there are others to join. The important part is to get off the internet and start making it happen.

3y ago

You know who's good at copying Star Wars memes?

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

Out here pumping out more SW memes than I have in the last two weeks.

3y ago

Question about Astarion quest in act 3

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

That's hilarious and confusing af without context.

3y ago

A META post about Spoilers

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

Rosario Dawson is pretty wooden. I enjoyed her appearance in Mando, but it says alot when I enjoy the show more when the title character is off screen.

3y ago

Music too

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

YoU wOuLdN't StEaL a CaR!

3y ago

How can we boost Lemmy membership?

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

Welcome to the new web. Nothing is optimal, it's a good intro for people. The setting is there and that's what matters.

3y ago

How can we boost Lemmy membership?

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

That's what I meant, but appreciate the clarification.

3y ago

How can we boost Lemmy membership?

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

I just block the bots, I want to see what real people care enough to post.

3y ago

Automakers’ Electric Vehicle Lie

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Sunforged @lemmy.world 3y ago

why isn’t their a massive push to get other assembly line workers pay and benefits equal to those of auto? they get all the headlines, money, and support. why is that?

Union members spend time and their own money organizing. When they fight it garners headlines. Those headlines increase public support because when they win it lifts local economies while increasing other labor fights chance of success.

The industry standards are set by union shops, the pay at other manufacturers would be significantly less if unions hadn't pushed to get their members good contracts. The massive push you are questioning has to come internally from workers at non-union shops ready to start organizing themselves. There are a ton of resources and organizations waiting to help them fight, but ultimately it has to be led by rank and file workers for it to have any chance of success.