The Seattle General Strike

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:labor_union
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:social_unrest
economic challenges
political activism
increased union membership
labor laws changes
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:labor_union
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature
inspired films
inspired art
inspired music
inspired documentaries
inspired public discourse
gptkbp:duration 5 days
gptkbp:economic_impact disruption of services
gptkbp:end_date February 11, 1919
gptkbp:government_type gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:historical_context post-World War I labor tensions
gptkbp:historical_significance example of government intervention
example of labor solidarity
example of economic impact of strikes
example of public response to labor issues
example of social change through labor movements
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Seattle General Strike
gptkbp:influenced future labor movements
gptkbp:is_involved_in public employees
shipyard workers
transportation workers
metal trades workers
gptkbp:is_organized_by gptkb:Seattle_Central_Labor_Council
gptkbp:key_figures business leaders
city officials
union leaders
gptkbp:launch_date February 6, 1919
gptkbp:led_to government response
public backlash
gptkbp:legacy influence on labor rights
influence on social movements
influence on future strikes
influence on union strategies
influence on political policies
gptkbp:location gptkb:Seattle
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:battle
gptkbp:outcome return to work agreements
gptkbp:participants union workers
gptkbp:public_perception divided
gptkbp:related_event 1919 Winnipeg General Strike
1919 Boston Police Strike
labor strikes in the 1920s
gptkbp:resulted_in increased labor organization
gptkbp:significance first general strike in the United States
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Newsboys'_Strike
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7