Historical Events tagged with "trades union congress"
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UK General Strike Begins Amidst Economic Tensions
The United Kingdom general strike commenced as workers across various industries ceased operations to demand better wages and conditions. Sparked by issues in the coal industry, the strike involved up to 1.7 million workers, significantly impacting transportation, utilities, and manufacturing sectors. The Trades Union Congress coordinated the strike, highlighting the growing unrest among the working class due to economic challenges in the post-World War I period. The action aimed to support miners in their wage dispute and marked one of the largest industrial actions in British history.
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