A general strike is a strike action in which participants cease all economic activity, such as working, to strengthen the bargaining position of a trade union or achieve a common social or …

general strike, stoppage of work by a substantial proportion of workers in a number of industries in an organized endeavour to achieve economic or political objectives. A strike covering only one …

4 days ago · Thousands of miners, coca growers, and labor activists descended on the seat of government on Monday, marking the first day of a national general strike against Bolivian …

5 days ago · Portugal’s right-wing government is extending the anti-labor agenda it pushed during the austerity era. A 3-million-strong general strike on December 11 showed a resilient working …

All workers in all industries of a municipality, region, or nation refusing at the same time to work. The concept was developed in the 1830's by the English socialist William Benbow and the …

A general strike is a mass work stoppage in which a substantial proportion of workers across multiple industries collectively cease work.

Dec 17, 2025 · In Portugal, resistance to planned changes to labor legislation continues following a large general strike held on December 11. According to trade union estimates, around 3 …

Aug 2, 2025 · A general strike is a total disruption of business as usual: a non-violent uprising through mass non-cooperation. In this article, we’ll break down what a general strike actually …

A general strike is a powerful labor action where workers across various industries and sectors stop working simultaneously to protest against economic conditions, government policies, or …

Feb 13, 2025 · A general strike hasn’t happened in the U.S. since 1946 in Oakland, CA, but these events are more common in Europe, where a general strike recently took place in Morocco, …