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Palestinians in several cities in the occupied West Bank enact a general strike in protest against a recent Israeli strike on Gaza that killed 90 people and injured 300 more.
2024-07-14

Thousands of Gazan workers employed in Israel go missing amid a campaign of mass arrests. Human rights groups and trade unions say that the workers have been illegally detained in military facilities in the West Bank, following the revocation of their work permits.
2023-10-28

Pro-independent trade unions, businesses, and schools in Catalonia hold a general strike to protest Spanish police brutality during the October 1 independence referendum.
2017-10-3

Unions in Greece call a general strike over new austerity measures.
2013-07-16

Greek unions call for a general strike following the closure of public broadcaster ERT.
2013-06-13

Trade unions in Greece call a general strike in protest against continuing austerity measures.
2012-09-26

ArcelorMittal announces the likely loss of two thousand cold process jobs in Liège, Belgium, after the failure of talks with unions. Unions say the steel maker wants to force an agreement before even starting talks. Wallonia wants to see the long-term plan.
2012-09-17

A strike by Greek public sector workers leads to the closure of transport services, schools and most public hospitals, with thousands of people protesting against government austerity measures in Athens.
2011-10-5

Greek unions initiate a general strike, with protesters vowing to surround the Hellenic Parliament as it prepares to discuss its plans for financial cuts.
2011-06-15

Trade unions in India declare a bandh or general strike to protest a hike in fuel prices. India is crippled.
2010-09-7