Joseph A. McCartin
@josephamccartin.bsky.social
Labor historian; Exec. Dir. Georgetown University's Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor & the Working Poor; President, Labor & Working Class History Assn (LAWCHA)
It’s always been plausible. A widely coordinated sickout isn’t necessary. A few scattered actions in strategic facilities could effectively disrupt the system. But unlike 2019 it isn’t clear which side would feel forced to “cave” if that happened. Perhaps that’s one reason why it hasn’t happened yet
November 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
It’s always been plausible. A widely coordinated sickout isn’t necessary. A few scattered actions in strategic facilities could effectively disrupt the system. But unlike 2019 it isn’t clear which side would feel forced to “cave” if that happened. Perhaps that’s one reason why it hasn’t happened yet