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ABUNDANT attention was given to the increase in strikes in the US during “Striketober” and “Strikevember” last fall, catchy terms for months when many strikes were expected to occur.
They not only turned out less than impressive but were matched by the fact that at least as many workers were also involved in making credible strike threats.
What, exactly, is a credible strike threat? First, it has to be credible to the boss. The boss needs to know that the workers will take escalating actions leading to a strike, and that a supermajority of members have publicly committed to strike, have a strike fund, and have widespread public support.
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