I don't think it's about untapped energy, I think it's just a good time for a strike for a lot of places. Employers are desperate to stay open, and there isn't a huge surplus of labor for scabs. It would be irresponsible for most unions not to push as far as they can right now. I think these occurring close to each other is a consequence of that almore than anything.
By untapped energy I mean that because of the shortage of people willing to work shitty jobs for inadequate pay there is a huge amount of leverage that workers could seize on right now. We did it at my job and a single day walkout got raises, promotions, and an increases to the base starting pay for everyone.
Employers are scared right now. That is where the potential comes from.
I don't think it's about untapped energy, I think it's just a good time for a strike for a lot of places. Employers are desperate to stay open, and there isn't a huge surplus of labor for scabs. It would be irresponsible for most unions not to push as far as they can right now. I think these occurring close to each other is a consequence of that almore than anything.
By untapped energy I mean that because of the shortage of people willing to work shitty jobs for inadequate pay there is a huge amount of leverage that workers could seize on right now. We did it at my job and a single day walkout got raises, promotions, and an increases to the base starting pay for everyone.
Employers are scared right now. That is where the potential comes from.