By the 1830s, this had become a general demand. In 1835, workers in Philadelphia organized a general strike, led by Irish coal heavers.

到了1830年左右，这个已经成为了工人们普遍的要求。1835年，费城的工人们，在爱尔兰煤矿搬运工人的领导下，举行了一次大规模的罢工。

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Jewish settlement councils have declared a general strike to protest the Israeli government's freeze on construction in West Bank communities.

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This was clear on Wednesday hardline separatists called a general strike to protest the Indian leader's two day visit to the region.

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A spokesman for the ruling Palestinian Fatah faction says the group called for a general strike in Jerusalem and the West Bank on Friday.

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The TUC voted to examine the feasibility of holding a general strike last year.

BBC: Unite trade union calls for general strike

He has cut civil-service pay by 5%, raised VAT and ridden out a general strike.

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The prime minister, the chancellor and others condemn talk of a general strike as futile and irresponsible.

BBC: TUC: General strike demands dominate union gathering