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]
(..) Sorry, son, we haven't got anything to give you. These animules is drivin' me crazy! What luck! You've got my jack...! Give me an ace and I'll start another war! I'll bid the moon! That I'll never see you or Pa again. This leg's got to come off, soldier. No, no! Leave me alone! I'm sorry, soldier. (..)1939 Gone with the Wind