Which major strike involved James Larkin in Belfast in 1907?
Belfast Dock strike
Belfast Mine strike
Belfast Factory strike
Belfast Mechanic strike
Answer
The Belfast Dock strike was a major industrial action that took place in the city of Belfast in Ireland in 1907. The strike was led by James Larkin, who was a trade union leader and socialist activist. The strike was in protest of low wages and poor working conditions for dock workers. The strike lasted for six weeks and ended with the workers winning a pay rise.
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