1926 General Strike (UK)

The 1926 General Strike in the UK was a nationwide industrial action that lasted nine days from May 3 to May 12, involving millions of workers. It was called by the Trades Union Congress to support coal miners and protest against worsening working conditions, wage cuts, and increased unemployment. The government classified it as a threat to national security, and the strike was largely unsuccessful in achieving its aims. It highlighted tensions between workers' rights and government policies, shaping future labor relations in Britain. The strike remains a significant event in UK labor history and workers' movements.