General Strike to Save the Planet

  1. Earth Strike

    1. About Us

    2. The most important issue of our time

    3. Our Plan

      1. Our Schedule

    4. Frequently Asked Questions

      1. What is this?

      2. When is the strike, and for how long?

      3. What are your demands?

      4. I want to get involved! Where should I start?

      5. How can I find my local campaign?

      6. What if I need to work to survive?

    5. Contact Us

Earth Strike

General Strike to Save the Planet

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About Us

We are a grassroots movement demanding immediate climate action from governments and corporations worldwide.

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Our Global Mission Statement & International Demands

Since our inception in November 2018, we’ve racked up thousands of members across the globe, along with endorsements from the IWW Ecology Caucus, Demand Utopia, David Graeber, and many other prominent organizations and activists.

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The most important issue of our time

We are headed for climate catastrophe.

Climatologists worldwide have shown beyond a doubt that Earth’s climate is changing, and human industry is responsible. Unless we take immediate action, this trend is slated to continue at an accelerating pace, leading us – every human and animal on the planet – to a state of climate catastrophe.

The time to act is now, for the future of humanity.

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Our Plan

Our protests, scheduled throughout 2019, are raising awareness for a GLOBAL GENERAL STRIKE beginning September 27.

Our Schedule

January 15, 2019: Earth Strike Kickoff Protest

Our first world-wide event will help local organizers engage their communities and kickstart our ground support.

April 27, 2019: Halfway Earth Day Protest

On the weekend after Earth Day, organizers and protesters will use the build-up to May Day to form closer ties with local unions, who will be integral in building widespread support for the strike.

August 1, 2019: Final Pre-Strike Protest

On the Earth Overshoot Day of 2019, we will hold one final protest before our strike, as a final wake-up call for those that have not yet joined us.

September 27, 2019: EARTH STRIKE!

On the anniversary of Silent Spring, the book that kick-started the environmentalist movement, we begin our General Strike to Save the Planet!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this?

We are a grassroots movement organizing a global general strike for climate action.

By going on strike, the workers of the world will force the hands of those causing climate change, with their collective power.

When is the strike, and for how long?

The global general strike will begin on September 27, 2019, and as the term "general strike" implies, it would continue until our demands our met.

However, on a national and local level, the length of the strike will vary based on local labour laws, customs, union decisions, at the discretion of those involved with Earth Strike in that location. Some groups are aiming for an indefinite strike, while others may set initial limits - a week, a few days, etc. - and plan to follow up with further strikes at later dates.

To find out what's happening in your area, get in contact with your local chapter here.

What are your demands?

Our international demands are on our website here.

These demands are minimal, and meant to be expanded on by national, regional, and municipal chapters, whose research teams have been hard at work preparing demands that are tailored to their location's specific environmental concerns, policy issues, and labour practices.

To find your location's list of demands, look for your chapter's webpage here.

I want to get involved! Where should I start?

That's great! Check out our Get Involved page for some first steps you can take.

How can I find my local campaign?

Head over to our Campaign Map to see if Earth Strike is organizing in your area.

What if I need to work to survive?

It’s not our mission to moralize to the working class. There are many ways for you to work with us if you’re hesitant about striking.

We recognize that everyone’s situation is different, and we have no shortage of sympathy for the perils of the poor and the middle class. A growing number of people are living paycheck to paycheck, and the power of organized labour is diminishing in many parts of the world. If you want to join us, but you’re worried that striking might not be within your means, here are some ideas:

  • Contacting local unions! Depending on how draconian your city’s labour laws are, you might be able to receive financial support through other means while on strike.
  • Work-to-rule! In many cases, those who can’t strike can still make a disruptive statement in their workplace by doing only the bare minimum required to follow their contract to the letter. This can cause slowdown, inefficiency, and bottlenecks in the workplace to a lesser but still significant extent. When you’re off the clock, you can refuse to check your email or do any extra tasks.
  • Recruitment! If all else fails, focus your efforts on helping our movement grow. Show up to our protests, and spread the word amongst your friends and family. If you recruit, say, five new workers to our cause who are able to strike, then that’s a net gain for us!
  • If all else fails, there are alternatives to striking!

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Contact Us

Any more questions? Get in touch with our spokespeople at [email protected].

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To find your local Earth Strike chapter, head to our Map!