If you think that the series of strikes started a few hundred years ago then it is your misunderstanding but the first strike recorded in human history is related to the time of Pharaoh in ancient Egypt.
The first strike in human history took place during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses III, dated November 14, 1152 BC.
Before and how the strike took place, it is important to dispel the common misconception that in the Pharaonic period most of the work was done by slaves, not at all. Although slavery abounded during the Pharaonic period, the main workforce of ancient Egypt consisted of architects, craftsmen, and transporters who regularly paid wages for their work.
The constructions or objects that are being discovered from today’s Egypt thousands of years ago and which are in excellent condition are the results of the labor of these same laborers.
However, in November 1152 BC, the workers showed their true strength and the royal cemetery was being built in the ancient Egyptian village of Deir al-Madinah, but the architects were unhappy with their employers.
It seemed to them that they were being paid less and less. They called for a strike and demanded that the royal decree be abolished.
The then Pharaonic government not only negotiated with the workers but also increased their salaries, after which the workers also resumed construction work.
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