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 political goal.

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 industry …

2 days ago · Trade unions announce a general strike on February 12, threatening indefinite action if Labour Codes are not repealed.

Oct 8, 2025 · General strikes involve workers across multiple sectors shutting down production simultaneously. The strategy is simple, but effective: disrupt routine services until workers’ demands …

4 days ago · General strike call Several Iraq-based Iranian Kurdish opposition parties have called for a general strike on Thursday in Iran in support of the protests, one of the exiled parties told AFP.

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 Grand …

3 days ago · Authorities blame unrest on rioters.Opposition parties call for general strike.At least 27 protesters killed in protests.Security forces used tear gas and live fire to disperse protesters in Iran ...

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

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 workplace …

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, and …