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A Long and Illustrious History › The 20th Century
What was the General Strike of 1926?
- A widespread strike by workers across many industries in support of coal miners
- A military mutiny against the government
- A series of protest marches against unemployment
- A strike by civil servants against pay cuts
Why this is the correct answer
In May 1926, workers across industries including transport, printing, and steel downed tools in solidarity with coal miners who were facing wage cuts and longer hours. Around 1.7 million workers participated, making it the largest industrial action in British history.