Strike action: Timeline

1894   In New York City New York City

[i] in the [[United States]... 

, 12,000 tailors strike Strike action

Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by employee [i] ... 

 against sweatshop working conditions.

1902   In the United States United States

The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., a... 

, a five month strike Strike action

Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by employee [i] ... 

 by United Mine Workers ends.

1931   The Invergordon Mutiny: Strikes Strike action

Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by employee [i] ... 

 in Royal Navy Royal Navy

The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom [i] is the oldest of the British armed services [i] ... 

 due to decreased salaries

1939   Sit-down strike Strike action

Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by employee [i] ... 

s are outlawed by the Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court of the United States

The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body [i] in the United States [i] ... 

.

1944   Anti-fascist strike Strike action

Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by employee [i] ... 

 in northern Italy Italy

Italy, officially the Italian Republic , is a Southern European [i] country. ... 

.

1947   French communist strike Strike action

Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by employee [i] ... 

rs derail Paris-Tourcoing Express train because of false rumors that it was transporting soldiers - 21 dead

1953   Strike Strike action

Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by employee [i] ... 

s and riot Riot

Riots occur when crowds or even small groups of people gather to commit acts of violence [i] usually in ... 

s in coal mining regions in Poland Poland

Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country located in Central Europe [i]. ... 

1954   Dock workers' strike Strike action

Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by employee [i] ... 

 expands in England England

England is the largest and most populous constituent country [i] of the United Kingdom [i]. ... 

1959   Steel industry strike Strike action

Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by employee [i] ... 

 in USA.

1962   A two-day steel strike Strike action

Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by employee [i] ... 

 begins in Italy Italy

Italy, officially the Italian Republic , is a Southern European [i] country. ... 

, in support of increased wages and 5-day working week.

1981   Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan

Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President [i] of the United States [i] ... 

 fires 11,359 striking Strike action

Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by employee [i] ... 

 air-traffic controllers who ignored his order for them to return to work.

1984   A year-long strike Strike action

Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by employee [i] ... 

 begins in the British coal industry (See'' UK Miners' Strike (1984-1985).

2005   2005 New York City transit strike: New York City's New York City

[i] in the [[United States]... 

 Transport Workers Union Local 100 goes on strike Strike action

Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by employee [i] ... 

 for 3 days, shutting down all New York City Subway New York City Subway

The New York City Subway system is a large rapid transit [i] system operated by the New York City Transit Authority [i] ... 

 and Bus services.