Quote by Arthur Balfour

The General Strike has taught the working class more in four days than years of talking could have done.

The General Strike has taught the working class more in four

Summary

This quote suggests that the General Strike, a collective action where workers refuse to work as a form of protest, contributed significantly to the education and awareness of the working class. Rather than relying solely on conversations or discussions, the four-day strike experience taught them vital lessons about unity, solidarity, and the power they possess as a collective. The practical experience of participating in such a mass action was instrumental in shaping their understanding of their own rights and potential for challenging existing power structures.

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By Arthur Balfour

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