#OtD 3 May 1926 a general strike began in the UK when nearly 2m workers downed tools in support of locked out miners facing pay cuts.

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#OtD 3 May 1926 a general strike began in the UK when nearly 2m workers downed tools in support of locked out miners facing pay cuts. Despite solid action lasting over a week, the TUC caved in without achieving any concessions. More in our tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@workingclasshistory/video/7114299909209197830