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On this day, 8 November 2004, nickel smelter workers in New Caledonia went on strike in protest over the firing of two co-workers for previous strike activity. The strike lasted 22 days and ended when both workers were rehired. The strike cost the company over $40 million before they considered reversing their decision. 
More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/10848/new-caledonia-nickel-workers'-strike

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