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Behind the Bastards

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We Live in a Period of Increased Class Conflict

We live in a period of increasing class conflict. During the Trump years strike action reached the 17 year high. Fights over unionization hit sectors previously thought to be un-org ignisable as workers declared victory across fast food chains, Starbucks and Amazon. And this increased strike activity is taking place against a rising chorus of revolt. Tenants are forming unions and launching rent strikes. Riots kick off in the face of police murdering on average over three people per day. kids walk out of school demanding everything from access to PPE to an end to attacks on queer and trans youth. It's not just that strikes are increasing but the logic of the strike to strike a blow against one's class

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