Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:workers
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
establishment of labor laws
increased anti-union sentiment formation of new labor unions crackdown on labor organizations public demonstrations for labor rights |
| gptkbp:caused_by |
gptkb:workers
|
| gptkbp:community_impact |
heightened awareness of workers' rights
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and art
depicted in films subject of academic studies influenced music and songs commemorated in public memorials |
| gptkbp:demands |
health benefits
pension plans better working conditions job security higher wages improved safety standards union recognition equal pay for equal work anti-discrimination policies support for veterans support for immigrant workers shorter work hours advocacy for women's rights in the workplace community support for workers political representation for workers environmental protections for workers protection against layoffs solidarity among unions |
| gptkbp:duration |
5 days
|
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
disruption of local economy
|
| gptkbp:end_date |
February 11, 1919
|
| gptkbp:government_response |
gptkb:military_intervention
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
post-World War I economic conditions
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
paved the way for future labor legislation
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Seattle General Strike
|
| gptkbp:industry |
gptkb:transportation
shipbuilding manufacturing public services |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:A._F._L._(American_Federation_of_Labor)
I. W. W. (Industrial Workers of the World) |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on future labor movements
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Seattle
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
increased labor rights
|
| gptkbp:participants |
over 65,000
union workers |
| gptkbp:political_impact |
increased political activism
|
| gptkbp:public_perception |
mixed reactions
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Chicago_Race_Riot_of_1919
gptkb:Boston_Police_Strike 1919 labor unrest in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:significance |
first general strike in the United States
|
| gptkbp:start_date |
February 6, 1919
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Palmer_Raids
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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