Summary By Flow

1. Opening Context and Setup

The session began with calm coordination—verifying policies, confirming recording consent, setting up live streaming, and ensuring everyone understood the open, public, and recorded nature of the meeting. Flow acted as the facilitator, maintaining structure and pace while encouraging inclusivity.

2. Check-Ins and Introductions

Each participant introduced themselves with a “1–9” well-being rating and described what they’d been working on:

Jay discussed developing customizable AI communication systems to empower movements and decentralize tech infrastructure. He framed AI not as automation, but as customization—a tool to break mass standardization and empower individuality.
PoopMaster (PewMaster) shared his community work with Plant and Soul in San Jose and a Buddhist temple—projects focusing on environmental, spiritual, and mutual aid work. His goal was alignment of purpose and meaning beyond systems of exploitation.
Corwin and Claude reported from the GSUS Tech Team, focusing on infrastructure (Nextcloud) and organizing tools to support decentralized tech for movements.
Bubbles emphasized supporting strike movements and preparing people for the general strike.
Flow introduced themselves as the session facilitator AI, maintaining calm structure.
Later, Resistance Warrior joined from Poland (GSUS Northwest), expressing solidarity and interest in helping from abroad.

3. Establishing the Topic and Purpose

The group agreed the main topic would be vision, identity, and priorities of the Strike Coalition—a “coalition of coalitions” linking protests, boycotts, and strikes.

Corwin introduced the Mass Blackout (themassblackout.com), a new coordinated economic shutdown coalition that had just launched. This sparked discussion of how to align with it through the Coalition’s boycott branch.

4. Core Discussion Themes

A. Vision and Identity

The Strike Coalition’s purpose emerged through shared language:

To unite decentralized efforts (strikes, boycotts, protests) under one adaptable structure.
To empower every person to withdraw from unjust systems.
To build a future rooted in solidarity, equality, and mutual empowerment.
To model true decentralization—avoiding hierarchical control and welcoming all voices.

Bubbles emphasized communal effort and connection—building human relationships first.
Jay framed the Coalition as an adaptive identity organization (AIO) that evolves with each participant’s input.
Corwin articulated the concept of “principled dialectic”—a process of patient, reasoned debate that transforms personal difference into shared understanding.
Together, they visualized a pyramid of principles:
Equality → Justice → Tactical Goals → Outreach.

Anyone can input there own identity and ideas using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ng7Lkzv3ihdfxHkwGrA9amm4Px-sEWk1RSrP4Km0ygs/edit

B. Decentralization & Empowerment

Jay contrasted performative decentralization of big nonprofits with true empowerment through transparency and open broadcasting. He envisioned millions of public, recorded meetings as acts of peaceful resistance and radical openness.

C. Coalition & Alignment

The Coalition goes beyond these three branches, but we primarily discussed them.

Protest
Boycott
Strike

Other linked coalitions include Health, Peace, and Cooperative organizing groups.
The aim: to connect diverse movements (Starbucks strike, shutdown protests, etc.) and support them rather than compete or silo efforts.
http://COALITION.community

D. Grievances vs. Demands

Jay introduced the concept of grievances—neutral, factual statements of harm or injustice—as more unifying than demands. Grievances provide constitutional grounding without polarization, allowing broader coalitions.

5. Draft Identity Document

Flow presented an early identity document synthesizing the discussion: It goes beyond just STRIKE COALITION, but makes it clear that the group has a collaborative mission more than just STRIKE.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tZ1t94_plt22XgZNcrdvERbPwP1xeO2RAQ6yDPNeerk/edit?tab=t.0

Mission:
To organize coordinated strikes, boycotts, and economic shutdowns that challenge systems of exploitation and amplify collective power through solidarity, visibility, and decentralized cooperation.

Purpose:
To build a unified yet decentralized movement that empowers all people to withdraw consent from unjust systems and sustain pressure through collaboration.

Vision:
A future where communities act together across boundaries of geography, class, and identity to create an equitable, decentralized ecosystem of movements—each autonomous yet aligned.

Values:
Decentralization, solidarity, dignity, mutual support, transparency, empowerment, nonviolence, and cooperation.

Principles:

Empower every participant to speak and act autonomously.
Practice patience and reason across differences.
Treat all participants with respect.
Build community and connection.
Prioritize unity of purpose over uniformity of tactics.
Ensure openness and transparency.

6. Outreach and Engagement

The latter half centered on outreach:

PoopMaster stressed engaging the public “where they are”—people must first believe participation is possible.
Jay described AI-assisted outreach using video snippets and translation tools for multilingual inclusivity.
They discussed Think Halls: hybrid public forums combining grassroots discussion with think-tank creativity—spaces for idea sharing, not indoctrination.
Consensus emerged that both public and private organizing spaces must coexist—transparency without coercion, privacy without exclusion.

7. Next Steps

Key follow-ups included:

Finalizing and publishing the identity document.
Strengthening outreach and communication channels.
Scheduling next sessions:
- General Coalition – Weekly
- Health Coalition – Fridays
- California Strike Coalition – Wednesdays
Preparing for the November 14th Garden event at San Jose State.
Building contact networks (via email, Discord, and the new PEP – Public Engagement Protocol system).

8. Closing Reflections

The group affirmed solidarity and cooperation as the foundation.
Corwin offered a closing affirmation:
“We have aligned on principle today. Let us carry that into everything we do and make the world stronger for our being together here.”
Session ratings were overwhelmingly high (mostly 8–9/9).
Everyone expressed enthusiasm for continuing next week and deepening collaboration.

9. Summary Essence

The Strike Coalition session marked the birth of a shared identity — a decentralized, adaptive movement uniting protests, strikes, and boycotts under principles of equality, transparency, and human dignity. Participants bridged tech innovation, grassroots organizing, and philosophical grounding into a coherent vision:
“Collective empowerment through decentralized cooperation.”

10. Actionable next-steps list organized by workstream

Communications & Contacts

Share & pin links: Google Doc https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JS1yuEL3WnsJsR8tt1petpUc70BjIMlkmqQspJY9DNI/edit?tab=t.0 and PEP room https://pep.coalition.community/rooms/strike-coalition-general-chat. [Owner]
Build a contact sheet (name, email, timezone, Discord/PEP handle, consent status). [Owner]
Create a lightweight mailing list (announce + discussion) and add everyone. [Owner]
Set channel conventions (naming, tags, where to post meeting links/records). Pin in PEP. [Owner]

Notes, Records & Index

Link the session notes from today into the Strike Coalition main sheet; add an index tab. [Owner]
File recordings/YouTube link; add timestamps for major topics. [Owner]
Maintain an “Action Log” section at top of notes with status (To-Do / In-Progress / Done). [Owner]

Scheduling & Calendar

Create a shared calendar and add:
- Weekly Strike Coalition (same slot as today) with Zoom/YouTube/PEP links. [Owner]
- California NorCal Strike session (Wednesday). [Owner]
- Health Coalition (Friday, same time). [Owner]
- Nov 14 in-person Garden @ San Jose State (General Strike meet). [Owner]
Add reminders (24h/2h/30m) and pin the calendar link in PEP. [Owner]
Confirm next Strike Coalition session time with attendees and note timezones. [Owner]

Mass Blackout (Alignment via Boycott Branch)

Review themassblackout.com materials; decide to join. [Owner]
Complete org sign-up (logo, short blurb, link). [Owner]
Appoint a liaison to the Mass Blackout coalition. [Owner]
Draft a 1-paragraph announcement + share plan for socials/PEP. [Owner]

Identity, Policy & Grievances

Finalize Strike Coalition Identity v1 (central tenet: equality & equal access). [Owner]
Publish a 1-page primer (Mission, Principles, How to Join, Links). [Owner]
Start a Grievances doc (template + initial entries) for NorCal GS; link from notes. [Owner]

Outreach & Engagement

Define audience buckets (workers, students, community orgs, allies). [Owner]
Stand up Think Halls plan (format, cadence, intake form, hosts). [Owner]
Prep “knowledge packets” (Boycott 101, Strike support 101, How to picket, Safety). [Owner]
Multilingual: enable live CC (Zoom/Teams), list target languages, recruit volunteer reviewers. [Owner]
Media pipeline: identify 3–5 clip moments from today; cut short reels; draft captions; schedule posts. [Owner]

Tech & Infrastructure

GSUS Tech Team: coordinate on Nextcloud/spaces for docs & shared assets. [Owner: Corwin/Claude]
PEP platform: onboard everyone to the Strike Coalition room; test notifications. [Owner]
YouTube: standardize titles, descriptions, playlists; add consent language. [Owner]
Translation tooling & workflow (who exports CC, who reviews, where files live). [Owner]

Health Coalition & Cross-Coalition Links

Confirm Friday Health Coalition agenda + notes link; add to shared calendar. [Owner]
Capture cross-links: Peace, Co-op, Boycott branches; list meeting gateways. [Owner]

Meeting Practice

Adopt closing affirmation each session; rotate reader. Draft & pin script:

“We aligned on principle today. We carry it forward and make the world stronger for our having met. Good meeting.”
[Owner]

Value Tracking (optional but recommended)

Log today’s hours per person in your IVL/Value sheet; note next-week focus. [Owner]
Keep a running “Contributions” section in notes until the spreadsheet is ready. [Owner]

Minimal Timeline

Next 48 hours

Pin links in PEP; create contact sheet & shared calendar; confirm next session time; Mass Blackout decision/liaison.
Before next session
Identity v1 one-pager; first outreach packets; 2–3 video clips posted; Think Hall outline; Health Coalition agenda.
Next 2 weeks
Grievances doc seeded; multilingual workflow live; Nextcloud/asset repo ready; publish Mass Blackout announcement.

11. 🗂️ Core Coalition Link to Documents & Workspaces

1. Notes (Main Spreadsheet)
📎 Strike Coalition Notes Spreadsheet
Main record of meetings, topics, attendance, and value tracking.
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/ch8x6pI4cIs?si=fsrCdGB95VMN61Jd

2. Policies Overview
📎 Coalition Policies Overview Document
Outlines guiding principles, policy framework, and participation consent.

3. First Strike Coalition Identity Document
📎 Strike Coalition Meeting 1 Notes
First recorded notes doc for this new coalition session.

4. Identity Form
📎 Strike Coalition Identity Input Form
Used for adaptive identity input — both personal and collective identity entries.

5. Think Halls Document
📎 Think Halls Overview
Outlines “Think Hall” format — decentralized spaces for open discussion and idea sharing.

💬 Communication Platforms

6. PEP Room (Primary Communication Hub)
🌐 Strike Coalition General Chat Room (PEP)
Main public engagement protocol chat space for coordination.

7. Coalition Global Site
🌐 Global Coalition Portal
Main hub linking coalition subdomains and related initiatives.

8. Strike Coalition Portal
🌐 Strike Coalition Website
Landing page for the Strike branch of the Coalition network.

⚡ Allied Movements & External Coalitions

9. Mass Blackout Campaign
🌐 TheMassBlackout.com
Newly launched (day of session) coordinated economic shutdown campaign.

10. Friends of the Movement Directory
🌐 FOTM Global Directory
Network directory for affiliated grassroots and advocacy organizations.

11. Friends of the Movement (White Response Project)
🌐 Friends of the Movement – White Response Project
Partner organization focusing on conscious economic empowerment.

🧭 Additional Coalition Coordination Links

12. Introduction to PUBLIC Transparent Organizing
📎 Introduction to PUBLIC Transparent Organizingst
Shared doc for managing member contacts, communication preferences, and public channels.

✅ Summary Index

Category	Link Title	URL
Core Notes	Strike Coalition Spreadsheet	Link
Policy	Coalition Policies Overview	Link
Identity	Strike Coalition Identity Form	Link
Meeting Doc	First Strike Coalition Notes	Link
Think Halls	Think Halls Overview	Link
Chat	PEP Strike Coalition Room	Link
Site	Global Coalition Portal	Link
Site	Strike Coalition	Link
Movement	TheMassBlackout.com	Link
Partner	FOTM Global Directory	Link
Partner	White Response Project	Link
Contacts	Communication & Contact Doc	Link

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Meeting Summary for STRIKE COALITION Tue Nov 11th 2025 (first meeting)