The striking workers say they just want to be paid what they're worth. They're not 'asking for the moon'.
The 'moon' isn't out tonight. = There's no 'moon' tonight. [=the moon cannot be seen tonight]
the first 'moon' [='lunar'] landing [=the first time people landed a spacecraft on the moon]
(..) Ahh, Minion. Did you think this day would ever come? No way, not at all, sir. Never, never in a million, not even... Yes, I did. Look at the intricate moon links. I'm looking, I'm looking. And what's this? Looks like one of the giant monitors, in the lair. But it seems to only carry one station. (..)2010 Megamind