1949 East German State Railway strike
1949 strike in Berlin, East Germany
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On 21 May 1949, the Unabhängige Gewerkschaftsopposition (UGO) and the East German State Railway in the West sectors called upon to strike to demand payment in West Marks instead of East Marks. Around 13.000 railworkers living in West Berlin participated in the strike.[1][2][3]
Date21 May – Late June 1949
Location
Caused byDemand for payment in West Marks instead of East Marks
Death1
| 1949 East German State Railway strike | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Train in East Germany in 1949 | |||
| Date | 21 May – Late June 1949 | ||
| Location | |||
| Caused by | Demand for payment in West Marks instead of East Marks | ||
| Parties | |||
| Number | |||
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| Casualties | |||
| Death | 1 | ||
| Arrested | +50 | ||