1949 East German State Railway strike

On 21 May 1949, the Unabhängige Gewerkschaftsopposition [de] (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.

1949 East German State Railway strike
Date21 May – Late June 1949
Location
Berlin, East Germany
Caused byDemand for payment in West Marks instead of East Marks
Parties
Unabhängige Gewerkschaftsopposition [de] (UGO)
East German State Railway
East German government
Number
12,000 trade union workers
Casualties
Death1
Arrested+50

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