Eric Blanc
ON THE RECORD · 8 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“were really conscious about winning over parents and community members”
Eric Blanc · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Blanc describes how US teachers in the 2018 strikes worked to build community support to avoid backlash.
“If you have to pay rent and make sure your kids have food next week, you’re going to think twice about taking action even if you know it could benefit you.”
Eric Blanc · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Blanc explains how financial precarity discourages American workers from striking.
“It’s oriented not just to making the point, but towards winning something”
Eric Blanc · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Blanc notes that the French movement is oriented towards winning concrete outcomes rather than just making a point.
“One of the exciting things about the French movement is that it’s focusing on these core issues of economic redistribution,”
Eric Blanc · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Blanc praises the French movement for focusing on core issues of economic redistribution.
“necessarily obliges a higher degree of sustained participation”
Eric Blanc · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Blanc explains that aiming to win something demands sustained participation from demonstrators.
“broke with the rules and practice and went straight to the [state] capitol to demand more money”
Eric Blanc · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Blanc notes how the West Virginia teachers' strike went directly to the state capitol and won a 5% pay raise.
“going on strike is a very risky activity”
Eric Blanc · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Blanc contrasts the legal protections for strikers in France with the risks faced by workers in the US.
“really widely and deeply felt”
Eric Blanc · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-29
Blanc says mobilizing around grievances that are widely and deeply felt is a productive avenue for organizing.