January 4, 1900 (Jihai the twelfth lunar month, the fourth day), the wave of strikes swept across Europe.

1900. Recently set off a wave of strikes in Belgium and Germany coalfield strongly shook the two countries. Many factories were forced to stop production due to the shortage of fuel. (L $ dj��.c��m)
in this month, the activities of workers revolt spread to other industries in Europe. Vienna Steelworkers strike; glass workers strike in Brussels; walks of life in western Bohemia, 5000 workers went on strike. According to reports, these strike action is spontaneous, rather than the result of organized activities. But the majority of the requirements are very similar: 8-hour workday, the substantial increase in the issued wage (in some cases 20%) and to improve working conditions. Although the order is a bit confusing, but the managers of the companies are tight in the fishing boat, evidently not a disgruntled employee who make any concessions.