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]
(..) Goddamme! Ladies! God bless them! What would we do without though? With their ways... Their mysterious seasons! The moon! Glenn Close! Sheila Riston! All the different kinds of women. Smashing! Oh my appointment. I've got to go and see the psychiatrist. (..)2006 TvShow: The IT Crowd Title: Aunt Irma Visits Season: 1 Episode 6