Strike! A Brief History Of The Workers' War Podcast
Strike! A Brief History Of The Workers' War
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The Tomb Workers Strike of Deir el-Medina - episode of Strike! A Brief History Of The Workers' War podcast

The Tomb Workers Strike of Deir el-Medina

5 minutes Posted Sep 4, 2023 at 9:20 am.
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Welcome to "Strike: A Brief History of the Workers’ War," hosted by Tim Phillippe!

In today's episode, we journey back in time to ancient Egypt to explore the world's first recorded labor strike in the town of Deir el-Medina. Discover how a group of skilled artisans stood up against economic instability and injustice, setting a precedent for labor movements throughout history.

What You'll Learn:
The unique social and economic conditions of Deir el-Medina
The role of Ramesses III's reign in the workers' plight
How the first sit-down strike action in history unfolded
The long-lasting impact of this strike on labor movements and unions

The theme song is...
"Twisted" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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“Strike! A Brief History O f The Workers’ War'' was created by Tim Phillippe and is a production of Shway Media and America! The Podcast Presents. For more information, please visit www.ShwayMedia.com and www.ATPPresents.com.