What the records say
- When
- May 1932
- Kind
- Strike
- Coordinates
- 43.53° S, 172.64° E
- Description
- strike in New Zealand
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
1932 Christchurch tramway strike
Labour dispute in New Zealand
The 1932 Christchurch tramway strike was an industrial dispute between tramway workers and their employers that took place in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand during the Great Depression. It lasted 16 days and led to the injury and arrest of many local people on both sides of the dispute.
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