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'They've radicalized me': Federal workers fight back as Trump dismantles their work (www.nbcnews.com)

submitted 6 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Trump and Elon Musk's campaign to cut federal employees has spurred mass layoffs, protests, and a new wave of resistance. Once apolitical, workers now say they have been 'radicalized,' leaking internal documents, filing lawsuits, and rallying online.

Musk's DOGE has forced out thousands through controversial 'deferred resignations' and rushed performance tests. Some Republicans warn about compassion, but many support Trump's push to slash staff.

The fired workers highlight harm to public services, arguing the cuts undermine democracy.

They vow continued opposition, while seeking broader political engagement.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Joining and organizing within your local community to create connections with others is incredibly powerful, will make the coming months much more bearable, and lay the groundwork for effective resistance.
We can effect things drastically with a general strike. This can massively impact their income streams, and can bring a government to its knees if done on a large enough scale.
Join the IWW and attempt to unionize your workplace, so that the general strike is even more effective.

If we put in the work, we can resist this and we can win. Don't become paralyzed with doubt and fear, march on and push as much you can, and join up with allies while we still can easily!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

This isn’t a worker thing though. This isn’t a union thing. This is a coup, with some Hollywood glitter.

I do agree that finding people in my own community would be a lot more effective than the sad lot on here (not pointed at you).

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I don't suggest the IWW so workers can strike for better wages, I suggest the IWW because it is the only anti-capitalist union in the country, and was traditionally a vehicle for people to organize under with the goal of using labor as a political and economic club against the ruling class. It also teaches people how to organize on a national or even international level.

Take the CNT and FAI syndicalist/anarchist unions during the Spanish Civil war, as an example. They were in the best position to organize the populace of Catalonia due to having been so successful as a trade union first. It's a useful and powerful non-violent tool in our arsenal.