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When economic necessity conflicts with collective action

My coworkers all participated in the company walkout but I could not afford to lose pay and now they treat me differently even though they know my financial situation.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Class differences within movements create moral hierarchies that exclude those who cannot afford participation.

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