It depends. Not American, so my answers are probably going to be different.
Among wealthier people, definitely the ingrained propaganda and culture. Stuff like the red scare is definitely real among these people. Anti union propaganda as well, thinking that they can be friends with the boss and management and get a better deal, etc. To be "fair", it's probably "worked" for them for most of their lives, and they don't want to lose their first class seat on a crashing aeroplane.
Among poorer people, definitely the threat of direct violence being taken against them if they strike or speak out. Rubber bullets from the police at protests, political assassinations, industry stuff ("mafia" is probably the closest thing to an American version of what I'm describing), etc. The struggle is still very violent in that regard. Marikana massacre wasn't that long ago.
There's not much you can do against mafia like organisations in the informal sector to be honest.
Otherwise, you've got to focus on the battles you can win. No matter how small. Even if it's just getting someone to join a union. Or to attend a strike. Or just even providing food and water to striking workers. I'm definitely not a huge activist or anything, so I'm probably not the best person to ask.
It depends. Not American, so my answers are probably going to be different.
Among wealthier people, definitely the ingrained propaganda and culture. Stuff like the red scare is definitely real among these people. Anti union propaganda as well, thinking that they can be friends with the boss and management and get a better deal, etc. To be "fair", it's probably "worked" for them for most of their lives, and they don't want to lose their first class seat on a crashing aeroplane.
Among poorer people, definitely the threat of direct violence being taken against them if they strike or speak out. Rubber bullets from the police at protests, political assassinations, industry stuff ("mafia" is probably the closest thing to an American version of what I'm describing), etc. The struggle is still very violent in that regard. Marikana massacre wasn't that long ago.
What do you think is the best option organizing wise that's to be done about that then?
There's not much you can do against mafia like organisations in the informal sector to be honest.
Otherwise, you've got to focus on the battles you can win. No matter how small. Even if it's just getting someone to join a union. Or to attend a strike. Or just even providing food and water to striking workers. I'm definitely not a huge activist or anything, so I'm probably not the best person to ask.