The strike is a direct action that will take place on the 8th March 2017. Our demand is that the Irish government call a referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment by the 8th of March. If not, we will strike.
What is it?
This strike is based on non-traditional strike actions for human rights that we have witnessed in other parts of the world. In October of last year, thousands of people in more than 60 cities in Poland went on strike to protect their access to abortion, and won.
What can I do?
The strike will not be an industrial strike in the traditional sense. It will be inclusive of all types of work, and we encourage participants to be imaginative in how they approach the the action.
If you can strike, do. There will be people in your area also participating and we can put you in touch.
If it’s possible, book a day off work in advance.
If you are less affected by the lack of abortion provision in this country, show your solidarity by offering to cover colleagues’ hours on the 8th of March.
Wear all black or a black armband on the day to signify your support.
Stage an event at 12 noon or on your lunch break to remember the 12 women who have been forced to travel for abortion that day, and every day.
If you are a business owner, consider giving a day off to your employees or completely closing the business on that day, with no cost to your staff.
Withdraw your domestic labour on the day. Consider all the work that you’d typically do on that day, and how withdrawing from it might highlight the contribution that you and millions make every day to a country where we do not have access to basic healthcare.
We encourage everyone to come up with their own ideas for participation on the day.
Every person who has an abortion has to take at least a day, whether to travel or stay at home. Use this day to stand in solidarity with them, and demand change.
There are individuals, groups and colleges participating around the country, so depending on where you are, there will be actions nearby in which you can participate.
We will release information about the range of events and actions closer to the day of the strike.
Get in touch
Let us know at strike4repeal@gmail.com if you’d like to participate. We can put you in contact with other people in your area to strike together. The list of people, groups and colleges participating around the country is always growing. If you want to get involved in organising there are lots of ways to do so. We would love to hear about any local actions you are planning to highlight the strike on the day.
Check for updates at https://www.facebook.com/events/200800163721646/
HERitage stall this Saturday 29th January at St Cuthbert's hall, Amble. Come along, see you there