Plovdiv tobacco workers' strike

When

1953

Kind

Strike

Coordinates

42.14° N, 24.74° E

Description

1953 labor dispute in Bulgaria

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

1953 labor dispute in Bulgaria

The Plovdiv tobacco workers' strike was a strike action by workers of the tobacco industry in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, on May 3–4, 1953. Triggered by the harsh working conditions and job insecurity, it resulted in a revolt and was finally suppressed by the authorities with at least 3 deaths.

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