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14 June 1994: Wallis and Futuna general strike
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On this day, 14 June 1994, striking workers on the French colony of Wallis and Futuna rioted during a general strike demanding pay increases, cheaper transportation and the implementation of French labour laws.
The first strike by Force Ouvrière occurred in February during a visit by the French Minister of Overseas Territories. A second strike began in June by school teachers, which was then joined by Force Ouvrière on June 13.
On the night of June 14, strikers trashed government buildings and threw petrol bombs into the Territorial Assembly.
Following the riot, negotiations took place between workers' representatives and the government, and the strike ended. The strike achieved an increase in the minimum wage and the creation of government-run primary schools in every village.
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The first strike by Force Ouvrière occurred in February during a visit by the French Minister of Overseas Territories. A second strike began in June by school teachers, which was then joined by Force Ouvrière on June 13.
On the night of June 14, strikers trashed government buildings and threw petrol bombs into the Territorial Assembly.
Following the riot, negotiations took place between workers' representatives and the government, and the strike ended. The strike achieved an increase in the minimum wage and the creation of government-run primary schools in every village.
More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/7756/wallis-and-futuna-general-strike
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