Comment on [US] How are so many people able to protest? (Logistically)
jeffw@lemmy.world 1 month ago
In my life, I’ve held an array of jobs. Sometimes I’d just be off randomly on a Friday (because I’d have to work all weekend).
Some people in this economy are struggling to find jobs, so they can spare time to protest.
Speaking from my current situation, I have a bank of time I could pull from if I wanted to take time off. Many people can easily fake saying they are sick to get time off on short notice. Some people probably have cool bosses who will let them request vacation at the last minute. There’s a million possible scenarios.
Oka@sopuli.xyz 1 month ago
My workplace would allow me the time off if I put the request in ahead of time, but i would take a financial hit for taking days off. Im not as free as I want to be.
jeffw@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Unpaid time off sucks, I’ve been there too. The American economic system feels designed as if everyone has a full time job with benefits.
hera@feddit.uk 1 month ago
You don’t have paid leave?
compostgoblin@piefed.blahaj.zone 1 month ago
In the US, you usually only get paid time off if you’re in a full-time, salaried position. Even then, most people only get two or three weeks, and it accrues over time, so you have to save it up for winter holidays, etc
Oka@sopuli.xyz 1 month ago
No, most US jobs dont.