Seattle General Strike 1919

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:workers
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:American_Federation_of_Labor
gptkb:Metal_Trades_Council
gptkb:Seattle_Central_Labor_Council
gptkb:International_Longshoremen's_Association
various local unions
gptkbp:aftermath decline in union membership
gptkbp:caused_by labor disputes
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired future labor movements
gptkbp:date 1919
gptkbp:duration 5 days
gptkbp:economic_impact disruption of local economy
gptkbp:ended February 11, 1919
gptkbp:government arrests of strike leaders
gptkbp:government_response gptkb:military
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in labor history
gptkbp:historical_context post-war labor unrest
gptkbp:historical_significance labor rights advocacy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Seattle General Strike 1919
gptkbp:impact gptkb:workers
gptkbp:industry gptkb:transportation
construction
manufacturing
shipping
gptkbp:influenced_by socialist movements
gptkbp:initiated_by gptkb:Seattle_Central_Labor_Council
gptkbp:involved union members
shipyard workers
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:historical_records
academic studies
government reports
newspaper articles
gptkbp:led_to labor reforms
gptkbp:legacy influence on future strikes
catalyst for labor legislation
example of worker activism
remains a topic of discussion in labor rights
symbol of labor solidarity
gptkbp:location gptkb:Seattle
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_figures union leaders
gptkbp:outcome increased tensions
gptkbp:participants over 65,000 workers
gptkbp:public_perception mixed reactions
gptkbp:public_reaction support from some citizens
opposition from business owners
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:1919_Seattle_Shipyard_Strike
gptkbp:related_to Red Scare
post-World War I economy
gptkbp:significance first general strike in the U. S.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Seattle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4