Power to the people
In every Socialist’s repertoire is the magnitude of the Flint Sit-Down Strike. As described by the BBC, it was “the strike heard round the world.” For 44 days, the workforce of Flint’s Chevrolet plants refused production and wouldn’t budge until they, the workers, had the company’s ear. This strike led to the formation of the UAW and the domination of the labour unions (and the rise of the Middle Class) within the United States, forever changing the dynamic between workers and capital.

My grandfather was a part of this strike. Being a budding Liberal, I asked him what it was like. “Lots of hookers, beer and poker,” he said.
(TheSnark oh, c'mon, like you didn't see me coming, Thu 18 Nov 2010, 9:22, 6 replies)

*joins union.
( sandettie light vessel automatic New Twitter - @bollocksreally, Thu 18 Nov 2010, 10:13, closed)

*follows suit*

( Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Thu 18 Nov 2010, 10:27, closed)

*puts suit on*

( sandettie light vessel automatic New Twitter - @bollocksreally, Thu 18 Nov 2010, 11:18, closed)

*prepares The Device*

( Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Thu 18 Nov 2010, 11:48, closed)

"This strike led to the formation of the UAW and the domination of the labour unions (and the rise of the Middle Class) within the United States, forever changing the dynamic between workers and capital."
Could you gaz me when the effects become visible?
( Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Thu 18 Nov 2010, 13:41, closed)

Well...
Until Reagan, anyhow.
(TheSnark oh, c'mon, like you didn't see me coming, Thu 18 Nov 2010, 13:55, closed)