You’re under the impression all of these things were achieved with nothing more than people standing around with signs?

Wow, weird, I don’t remember saying that at all! Not sure where you got that notion.

No work stoppages? No violence? No protest votes?

Work stoppage is a form of protest. Violence, while not always necessary, has been useful in some occasions, but is often first used by the ruling class.

again I ask, what are you recommending we do?

I think I’ve already told you. Vote against fascism, and also, and this is the key one and most important: fuck off.