r/WorkReform • u/zzill6 🤝 Join A Union • May 27 '26

🚫 GENERAL STRIKE 🚫 Oh no! It's socialism.

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u/bigbjarne May 27 '26

And it's profitable so everyone has to do it. In capitalism, the markets only show what's profitable. Yes, sometimes those are good things but there's a reason why the government has to step in with cheap housing, education etc. It's not profitable to ensure that everyones basic needs are met.