1835 Philadelphia general strike
| Philadelphia general strike of 1835 | |
|---|---|
Carpenter's Association banner promoting the ten-hour workday, 1835 | |
| Date | June 6–22, 1835 (1835-06-06 – 1835-06-22) |
| Location | |
| Methods | Striking |
| Resulted in | Ten-hour workday, wage increase |
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The 1835 Philadelphia general strike took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was the first general strike in North America and involved some 20,000 workers who struck for a ten-hour workday and increased wages. The strike ended in workers successfully negotiating for and securing both.
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