Episodes

  • 7 January 1913: Peru 8-hour strike

    7 January 1913: Peru 8-hour strike
    Jan 7 2026
    Mini podcast of radical history on this date from the Working Class History team.

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    2 mins
  • 6 January 2005: Durban water resistance

    6 January 2005: Durban water resistance
    Jan 6 2026
    Mini podcast of radical history on this date from the Working Class History team.

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    1 min
  • 5 January 1970: Peugeot Sochaux mercenaries

    5 January 1970: Peugeot Sochaux mercenaries
    Jan 5 2026
    Mini podcast of radical history on this date from the Working Class History team.

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    1 min
  • 4 January 1917: Guyana wharf workers strike

    4 January 1917: Guyana wharf workers strike
    Jan 4 2026
    Mini podcast of radical history on this date from the Working Class History team.

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    1 min
  • 3 January 2018: Togo hospital strike

    3 January 2018: Togo hospital strike
    Jan 3 2026
    Mini podcast of radical history on this date from the Working Class History team.

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    1 min
  • 2 January 1950: Smithfields market strike

    2 January 1950: Smithfields market strike
    Jan 2 2026
    Mini podcast of radical history on this date from the Working Class History team.

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    1 min
  • 1 January 1974: UK three-day week

    1 January 1974: UK three-day week
    Jan 1 2026
    Mini podcast of radical history on this date from the Working Class History team.

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    1 min
  • 31 December 1912: Wankie colliery strike

    31 December 1912: Wankie colliery strike
    Dec 31 2025
    Mini podcast of radical history on this date from the Working Class History team.

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    2 mins