The United Kingdom general strike, lasting from May 4 to May 12, 1926, arose from escalating conflicts in the coal industry, where wage cuts and poor working conditions prompted widespread discontent. It was primarily organized by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in solidarity with coal miners who were facing reduced wages after the end of the mining subsidies. The TUC called for a general strike, encouraging unions across various sectors, including transport, construction, and manufacturing, to participate, leading to an unprecedented halt in economic activity across the country. As a result, nearly 1.7 million workers stopped working, paralyzing key services and industries.Supporters of the strike believed it was necessary to fight for workers' rights, while the government viewed it as a challenge to authority and stability. The strike was characterized by both collective action and governmental resistance, as the state deployed special police and military units to maintain order. Despite significant public support, the strike faced logistical challenges and began to lose momentum after a week, leading to a gradual return to work. The TUC eventually ended the strike, marking it as a pivotal moment in British labor history and highlighting the tensions between workers' rights and governmental authority.The general strike had profound implications for British society, creating lasting divisions within the labor movement. It brought numerous issues to the forefront, including the debate over trade union powers and the rights of workers. While it did not achieve its immediate goals, it shifted discussions around labor relations and set the stage for future union actions and reforms, underscoring the complex dynamics of class relations in 20th-century Britain.