Sources: France 24
The Lufthansa pilot union announces a 48-hour strike for all flights departing German airports until Saturday over ongoing disputes about pensions, causing major delays. 2026-03-12
Thousands of people across Italy hold rallies and a general strike to protest against the Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip and recent ground offensive into Gaza City. Dock workers at ports in Genoa, Livorno, Trieste, and Venice hold strikes, while protesters clash with police in Milan and 20,000 people march in Rome. 2025-09-23
Sporadic clashes occur in East India between trade unionists and left-wing groups against police and Trinamool Congress supporters during a current general strike opposing the "Special Intensive Revision". 2025-07-10
Argentines organize a 24-hour nationwide general strike against the Javier Milei administration for the third time. According to the government, this constitutes an "attack against the republic". 2025-04-10
Palestinian parties declare a general strike in Tulkarm Governorate in protest of the recent killings by the Israel Defense Forces. 2024-08-27
The High Commissioner of New Caledonia imposes a curfew and mobilizes security forces after a general strike and violent protests over proposed constitutional changes in the capital city Nouméa. 2024-05-13
Greek labor unions begin a general strike to protest ongoing government austerity measures shuting down public medical, educational, and transportational services. 2014-11-27
Workers in Spain commence a general strike over government austerity measures. 2012-03-29
Amid major riots and a general strike, the Hellenic Parliament approves a highly controversial package of austerity measures aimed at resolving Greece's ongoing debt crisis. The austerity measures include higher taxes and cuts to public sector wages. 2011-10-20
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