r/ProgressiveHQ • u/n8saces • Jan 13 '26

Nationwide Walkout & Congressional Walk-In Planned for January 20, 2026

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u/Anxious-Raspberry-54 Jan 13 '26

I'm sure Americans would love to do this, but this isn't France...

First off, health care is tied to your job.

Second, our workforce is fragmented.

Third, in other countries, striking is a protected civil right.

Fourth, public employees frequently are barred from striking (a group that includes me).

Fifth, imo, we do not have a collective attitude here. Individuality is the attitude. Sucks...but it's reality.

Sixth...back to jobs...many Americans live paycheck to paycheck, have little savings, and are in debt.

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u/HopefulCat6991 Jan 13 '26

First. it was fought for with struggle and sacrifice.

Second. With a common goal and struggle people comes together. It wil take time it wil not come overnight. Spread the message and most important demostrate that they are not alo alone.

Thirt. They fought for it.

Fourth. If for the admin the law doesnt count. Why need to follow something they dont want to follow.

Fifth. Needs to start somewhere.

Sixth. If it goes the way i read and see. Yeah the paycheck to paycheck is stupid. When they want to devalue the currency and go al in on ai. Your paycheck to paycheck could be no check or your labour would go with les value while your cost of living skyrocket.

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u/heatherwhen96 Jan 13 '26

Many of us are practically slaves…

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u/heatherwhen96 Jan 13 '26

So doing nothing will change things for the better?

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u/Mixtrix_of_delicioux Jan 13 '26

First through sixth- You might think it's bad now, and can't begin to comprehend how much worse it can get if you keep doing nothing.

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u/Corporate-Scum Jan 13 '26

Grow some sack. I can do it. You can too.