Havana General Strike (1899) On this day in 1899, the Los Angeles Herald reported on a general strike in Havana, stating "It is now estimated that there are 32,000 striking [workers], and if, as...
Havana General Strike (1899) On this day in 1899, the Los Angeles Herald reported on a general strike in Havana, stating "It is now estimated that there are 32,000 striking [workers], and if, as...
Havana General Strike (1899)
Wed Sep 20, 1899
Image: A World Heritage Site map showing the location of Havana, Cuba
On this day in 1899, the Los Angeles Herald reported on a general strike in Havana, stating "It is now estimated that there are 32,000 striking [workers], and if, as is threatened...within the next few days there will be another 4000..."
In the aftermath of the U.S. military occupation of Cuba, a gathering of thousands of workers in Havana launched a general strike for the eight-hour day in September 1899.
The striking workers issued a statement, saying "...we have determined to promote the struggle between the worker and the capitalist. For the workers of Cuba will no longer tolerate remaining in total subjection." The American General William Ludlow ordered the mayor of Havana to arrest eleven strike leaders, and U.S. troops occupied railroad stations and docks.
On September 20th, 1899, the Los Angeles Herald reported "The strike has assumed serious proportions. It is now estimated that there are 32,000 striking masons, painters, carpenters, cartmen and laundry workers, and if, as is threatened, the hackmen, stevedores and strike, within the next few days there will be another 4000..."
- Date: 1899-09-20
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- Source: www.apeoplescalendar.org