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Poster for tonight’s General Strike Teach-In: When community thrives, WE SURVIVE! General Strike Teach-In Tuesday Feb. 24th 6:30pm - 8:00pm Skunk Cobbage Books 2826 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO, IL Come learn with GSUS Illinois the history of people power and what we con achieve when we come together. Hosted by General Strike US - Illinois

General Strike Teach-In

🗓️ Happening Tonight
⏰ 6:30pm until 8:00pm
📍 Skunk Cabbage Books
2826 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, Illinois

WHERE: TARGET 1101 w JACKSON BLVD. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS WHEN: 5PM FEBRUARY 11TH WHAT: "BUY-IN" CLOG UP THEIR SYSTEM: BRING CASH AND BUY SALT TO "MELT ICE" & IMMEDIATLY RETURN IT. GO IN GROUPS. TAKE UP SPACE. PSST... THEIR STORE BRAND ONLY COSTS A DOLLAR. LINKTR.EE/GSUS_ILLINOIS LINKTR.EE/SOCIALISTALTCHICAGO

Attention Chicago!
Tomorrow, Wednesday February 11th at 5pm we’re doing a little “buy-in” at the West Loop Target as part of the national effort to urge Target to take a stand against ICE.

#CHICAGO
#ILLINOIS
#TARGET
#BOYCOTT

WHY TARGET? - THEY ARE A MINNESOTA HOMETOWN COMPANY - THEY ARE THE 3RD LARGEST EMPLOYER IN THE STATE - WHERE TARGET LEADS, OTHERS FOLLOW IN MN

WHY TARGET? - THEY LET ICE STYAGE IN THEIR PARKING LOTS - THEY ALLOWED 2 TEENAGE EMPLOYEES TO BE ASSAULTED AND KIDNAPPED BY ICE - THEY REMOVED DEI & GAVE $1 MILLION TO TRUMP'S INAGURATION

AND WHEN TRUMP SENT ICE AGENTS TO KIDNAP AND KILL PEOPLE IN MINNESOTA, TARGET REFUSED TO SPEAK OUT.

TARGET IS A MINNESOTA COMPANY. IT'S TIME TO STAND WITH US. Target in the Twin Cities. "We love our twin hometowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul! Since our start as the Dayton Dry Goods Company in 1902, we believe in helping maintain thriving neighborhoods and a strong business community."

TELL TARGET: ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 11. JOIN OR ORGANIZE AN ACTION NEAR YOU & DEMAND THAT TARGET STANDS WITH US! ICEOUTNOWMN.COM

WHERE: TARGET 1101 w JACKSON BLVD. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. WHAT: "BUY-IN" CLOG UP THEIR SYSTEM: BRING CASH AND BUY SALT TO "MELT ICE" & IMMEDIATELY RETURN IT. GO IN GROUPS. TAKE UP SPACE.

Grab your friends and each purchase one container of Good & Gather Iodized Salt for one dollar. As soon as your purchase is complete, promptly head to the customer service counter for your refund. Once you receive your refund, time to purchase another container of salt until their shelves are empty!

SAVE THE DATE: FEBRUARY 11TH @ 5PM WE'RE GOING TO TARGET. hosted by General Strike US - Illinois and endorsed by the Socialist Alternative.

#ICEOUTofMN

Join us for a "buy-in" at the West Loop Target this Wednesday, February 11th 2026 at 5:00pm.

1101 w Jackson Blvd. Chicago IL, 60607

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They’re always working in those exemptions under the guise of “protecting small businesses” similar to the ACA requiring businesses to offer health coverage to full time employees… unless you employ a certain number of employees… then it’s somehow our responsibility to “shop around for insurance.”

No need to apologize! The point of our post today is to recognize the steps that have been taken to help families so far and to acknowledge the need to push further! The system, no matter how well meaning, isn’t perfect and needs serious reforms.

That’s despicable! We still have such a long way to go 😔

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We have the power to ensure a better society for all when our families are able to take care of each other without having to struggle financially. We must be grateful for how far we have come but together we can pave the road to a stronger future. 3/3

As it stands today, the United States is one of only eight countries in the world that does not mandate paid family leave at the federal level. Other countries include Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Nauru, Micronesia, Palau, Suriname, and The Marshall Islands. 2/3

The Road to Family and Medical Leave 1. WWI - Women begin entering the workforce at higher rates to support their husband's during the war. 2. 1972 - Equal Employment Opportunity is approved with guidelines stating that employers must treat any disabilities from pregnancy- including miscarriage, abortion, or childbirth and recovery-as they would any other disability. 3. 1978 - Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) is amended into Title VII of The Civil Rights Act (1964) to outlaw discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical needs. 4. 1984 - Parental and Disability Leave Act introduced which would have allowed unpaid leave for new parents, parents of a sick child, or for an employee's own temporary disability. The bill would be revamped and renamed to the Parental and Medical Leave Act before finally being named the Family and Medical Leave Act in 1986. 5. 1993 - After being vetoed in 1990 by then President, George H.W. Bush, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was the first major piece of legislation signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1993. Interested in creating art or educational content like this? GSUS Illinois is always looking for volunteers! Get involved today! beacons.page/gsus_illinois

As we honor the accomplishment of FMLA, it's important to remember where we started and how far we have left to go. This long and winding road has given millions of people the ability to better take care of themselves and their families. 1/3

Chicagoland West Loop, regular folks are standing up to Target. It is enabling ICE by allowing staging in their parking lots & entry into their stores for kidnapping. Boycott until they side with the people. @indivisiblewestchi.bsky.social @peopleslobbyusa.bsky.social @gsus-illinois.bsky.social

We hear you!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 NATIONAL SHUTDOWN STUDENT WALKOUT GUIDE Somali and Black student organizations in Minneapolis are calling for a shutdown on Friday, January 30th, after the execution-style murder of Alex Pretti by immigration officers. They're asking people across the country to support the call. On January 20th, thousands of students across the country walked out to protest ICE terror in our communities, and to demand justice for Renee Nicole Good, Three days later, the people of Minnesota organized a powerful shutdown - no work, no school, no shopping. This week, after Alex's murder and while Congress is debating giving ICE even more money, it's time to take our movement to the next level. ICE has kidnapped our neighbors and classmates; they do not make our communities more safe. We demand ICE out for good! Students are always at the heard of movements for justice across the world. On January 30th, we will organize walkouts across the country and stand in solidarity with immigrant communities in Minnesota and everywhere else! Walkouts are not actually spontaneous; they require intention and dedication from leaders like YOU to make them happen. Take the following steps as quickly as possible before Friday:

(1) OUTREACH * Get creative with how you will get the word out! Identify student leaders and/or organizations who are connected to large sections of the student body, and are supportive of the cause. Sports teams, clubs, and other student groups will be able to access large groups through their groupchats/email threads. Try to find friendly faces in these big groupings to share the message along. * Make a flyer that can be shared through text and social media for more effective promotion. Print copies of the flyer for you and your friends to hand out to everyone at school. The flyer should specify the time for the walkout (we suggest early afternoon). * Create a text loop or group chat with students who are supportive in order to coordinate with each other. * Identify staff members/teachers that are supportive of the walkout. They can provide support in talking with your administration.

(2) WALKOUT PREPARATIONS * Plan a time to make protest signs before Friday. Teachers may have supplies you and your classmates can use for this. Try to make signs on poster paper so they can be folded into backpacks and jackets. Make sure the signs are school appropriate! * With the help of a supportive teacher, meet with your administration about sanctioning the walkout, defining the length of the action if necessary. This meeting should happen as soon as possible. If your administration refuses to sanction the walkout, don't let that stop you. You are standing up on the right side of history! * Your walkout will have the biggest impact if a lot of people hear about it - so make a media plan! This can easily be done by assigning one or two students to take short 15-30 sec videos of students chanting as they walk out of the building, and conducting short interviews (1 minute) with students about why they decided to walk out. Send those videos to local media or activist groups with big social media followings, and email them to nationalshutdown26@gmail.com.

(2) PREPARATIONS CONT. * Assign a few students to lead chants and give speeches. This will help make your walkout feel more powerful and exciting. * Create a meetup plan with other local activists. If other schools are organizing walkouts and/or if local activist groups are organizing a protest on Friday afternoon, make a plan to meet up with them after your walkout. Everyone from your school can travel together to the meetup location. People from different schools and organizations meeting up will show the power of our movement! [3) WALKING OUT * We have safety in numbers. Recruiting the largest number of students and teachers possible will expand the impact. Make sure to stick together during the walkout! * Lead by example. If you are reading this, you are a leader! Walking out can be scary, but we give each other courage. Do your best to spread that courage [welcoming students as they join the walkout, leading chants, giving a speech, etc.).

Jan. 30th National Shutdown
✏️ Student Walkout Guide 🚌

No Shopping.
- Abstain from the economy generally. Don't stop and get a coffee from the anti-union genocide supporters. Support local, small, and BIPOC businesses you know and trust. Take this day to learn about your local immigrant run businesses.

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No School.
- Don't show up. If you want to make your intentions clear: Walk out. Follow this link for a guide to organizing and participating in a school walkout.

nationalshutdown.org/s/ICE-Out-St...

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No Work.
- Call in sick. Take a personal day. Just don't show up if it won't result in punitive measures. If you must work, and your work is not critical to the lives of others, do the bare minimum: drag your feet, forget to send that email, take frequent bathroom breaks, etc.

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GSUS ILLINOIS ENDORSES ICE OUT! NATIONWIDE SHUTDOWN! NO WORK. NO SCHOOL. NO SHOPPING. JAN 30, 2026 SIGN ON TO JOIN US: nationalshutdown.org

GSUS ILLINOIS RESPALDA ¡ICE FUERA! ¡PARO NACIONAL! NO TRABAJO. NO ESCUELA. NO CONSUMO. 30 DE ENERO, 2026 Regístrate para unirte: nationalshutdown.org

General Strike US - Illinois endorses
the January 30th National Shutdown.

This national shutdown, started by the people of Minnesota as a response to the federal invasion, is a call for unity within our communities. We stand will all victims of this regime and encourage you to do the same.

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5 Calls Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

•📞Call your local and state legislators to demand action and demand no more funding for ICE: www.5calls.org

•✊️Our labor, and ability to withold it, is one of our strongest weapons. Join General Strike US today and make your voice heard! generalstrikeus.com

It is up to us to protect our communities and to demand ICE accountability. Find out how you can help below⏬️

•🛑Know your rights and learn how to deal with ICE in your community with the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights: www.icirr.org

has found 19 incidents in which immigration agents opened fire, 36 incidents in which bystanders or protestors were held by agents at gun point, at least 4 people have been shot while observing and documenting raids, and at least 5 people have been shot while driving away or evading ICE enforcement.

Image of Angela Davis with the quote “If they come for me in the morning…

Image of men standing across from federal agents with the rest of the quote …They will come for you in the night”

Your Governemnt is lying to you and withholding information. Acts of violence perpetuated by ICE are growing rapidly, and daily. Independent watch groups and journalists such as "The Trace" have been working to track these incidents.

Since the start of the ICE occupation in June, The Trace… 🧵

Image of Angela Davis with her quote “THE IDEA OF FREEDOM IS INSPIRING. BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN? IF YOU ARE FEEE IN A POLITICAL SENSE BUT HAVE NO FOOD, WHAT’S THAT? THE FREEDOM TO STARVE?”

Happy Birthday Angela Davis!