1918 Romanian typographers' strike

The 1918 Romanian typographers' strike was a labor strike in Bucharest, Romania.[1][2][3] The strike began on December 6, 1918, when the city's typographers went on strike for higher salaries, an 8-hour work day, and recognition of their union.[1][2][3] The striking workers declared a second protest the following week, and on December 13, they were joined by various left-wing groups, who demanded the abolition of the Romanian monarchy.[1][3] It is estimated that over 15,000 participated in the December 13th demonstrations.[2] The strike was violently put down by the Romanian military, resulting in the deaths and injuries of dozens of workers, although the death toll has been disputed.[1][3]

  1. ^ a b c d Lambru, Steliu (2018-12-24). "100 years since the events of December 13, 1918". Radio Romania International. Archived from the original on 2018-12-24. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  2. ^ a b c Gorky, Patricia (2019-01-08). "Typographers' revolt: The day Bucharest stood still". Liberation School. Party for Socialism and Liberation. Archived from the original on 2019-07-10. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  3. ^ a b c d Nacu, Florin (2019-04-01). "Why Did the Socialist Movement Fail in Modern Romania?". Revista de Stiinte Politice (61): 80–92.