First-Ever Strike

First-Ever Strike

The very first strike ever recorded in history started in 1152 BC. During the reign of Rameses III in Ancient Egypt. While building a royal necropolis, the workers felt they were being underpaid, so they organized a massive strike. Their wages were actually increased and workers returned to work.

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