Union have been weakened by both external and internal forces over the past 50 years. Each has a particular power. I hope these inhumane events end up strengthening the union internally and more importantly union conciousness of its members.

Thanks to anti-union decisions of the Supreme Court (Janus case), public sector unions are optional. I've read that as of 2/10, the AFGE saw a surge of 16,500 new members (good call, workers). Big wake up call.

Aside from a temporary probation for new hires, probationary status should be fought tooth an nail out of the contract. The whole point of probationary status is disposability.

And what is your understanding of how general strikes are pulled off?