Episode 2 of 3
Strike Commencement
- When
- November 8-12, 1892
- Where
- New Orleans
General strike began November 8, 1892, after two postponements, uniting white and Black workers.
The Workingman's Council called for a general strike following a collapsed agreement. Utility workers joined against governor demands. The strike shut down the city, demonstrating solidarity despite racial appeals.
Sources
- 1892 New Orleans general strike Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
- New Orleans Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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