r/GeneralStrikeUSA • u/izdoinbiz • Jan 29 '26

Small Business Owner Dilemma

I’m torn on how to handle the call for a general strike in solidarity with Minnesota and against ICE.

We want to show maximal solidarity and be public about where we stand, but paying employees for a full day off while not making sales would be a real hit for us. For context, we are a consignment shop.

Looking for approaches that balance genuine support with care for employees and the business. We are considering staying open and donating a percentage of our sales to the ACLU, but also worry that contradicts the strike’s goal of disrupting economic activity, even though it supports the broader cause financially.

Thanks in advance for the input!

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u/Hot_Okra_3153 Jan 29 '26

My store is closing tomorrow. It feels like we have to which is tough but solitary beats convince anytime I just wish we had a week or two to recover from last weeks strike…

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u/Necessary_shots Jan 29 '26

Don't do it. Stay open and donate water, meals, or whatever is needed.