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At least four Palestinians are killed and one other is wounded when Israeli forces open fire on a vehicle in Nablus in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian factions call for a general strike on Thursday in response to the attack.
2024-10-9

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis, including approximately 300,000 in Tel Aviv, protest in cities across the country following the recovery of the bodies of six hostages from Gaza, with the national trade union center calling for a general strike on Monday and for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign after failing to negotiate a ceasefire.
2024-09-1

Trade unions in Argentina launch a general strike against President Javier Milei's planned reforms and budget cuts.
2024-05-9

Parisian metro workers launch a general strike, the largest of its kind since 2007, in protest at Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms. Ten of the sixteen metro lines and two major regional train lines are shut down during morning rush hour.
2019-09-13

Euro zone finance ministers reach an agreement on a second Greek bailout.
2012-02-21

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 transport workers commence a two-day strike over the latest austerity measures passed by the Hellenic Parliament overnight.
2011-09-28

Greek trade unions go on a general strike with transport links including airline flights being cancelled.
2011-06-28

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

Public transport workers in France and London go on strike over French and UK government austerity measures. The French actions are part of a general strike.
2010-09-7