No it just means a widespread work stoppage. What do you think is causing all these restaurants and retail shops to post all these desperate signs begging for applicants or apologizing for long wait times or early closing?
Even at the height of the labor battles of the early 20th centuries there were rarely city wide shutdowns, sometimes a company town would all strike but that was usually put down by force.
Just because people aren't out picketing doesn't mean the same dynamic isn't at play.
i also work retail (for a few more weeks) and they've incentivized us with a $2/hr raise and literally begging me not to quit. We need to turn online orders off every weekend because we simply don't have the staff to keep up with demand.
No I work in retail and am engaged in organizing and connected with a lot of labor orgs. There's a huge shortage not because people aren't seeking work but because the service industry and retail aren't offering competitive wages and there's a huge amount of job openings across the board.
It’s like “up to $15/hr” “must be available 24/7” “only get 20 hours/week” etc etc all the jobs are such bullshit that it’s not worth it to work there.
No it just means a widespread work stoppage. What do you think is causing all these restaurants and retail shops to post all these desperate signs begging for applicants or apologizing for long wait times or early closing?
Even at the height of the labor battles of the early 20th centuries there were rarely city wide shutdowns, sometimes a company town would all strike but that was usually put down by force.
Just because people aren't out picketing doesn't mean the same dynamic isn't at play.
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i also work retail (for a few more weeks) and they've incentivized us with a $2/hr raise and literally begging me not to quit. We need to turn online orders off every weekend because we simply don't have the staff to keep up with demand.
No I work in retail and am engaged in organizing and connected with a lot of labor orgs. There's a huge shortage not because people aren't seeking work but because the service industry and retail aren't offering competitive wages and there's a huge amount of job openings across the board.
The jobs on offer are not good though.
It’s like “up to $15/hr” “must be available 24/7” “only get 20 hours/week” etc etc all the jobs are such bullshit that it’s not worth it to work there.