What significant role is Larkin particularly known for in 1913?
Starting the Dublin lock-out
Starting the Dublin Riot
Starting the Dublin March
None of the above
Answer
Larkin started the Dublin lock-out in 1913. He led the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union (ITGWU) in a campaign for higher wages and better working conditions for the city's transport workers. The lock-out lasted for six months and resulted in the closure of most of Dublin's factories and businesses. It is estimated that over 100,000 workers were affected by the lock-out.
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