oct 4, 1934 - Nationwide general strike

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On October 4, the Alianza Obrera and the UGT called a nationwide prevalent strike. In most locations the strike used to be a tragic failure. The reformist PSOE leadership that had referred to as for the strike had solely in part dedicated to it. The begin of the strike was once postponed twice in the hopes that an settlement should be reached with Lerroux to do away with CEDA from the cabinet. When the UGT finally issued a strike call, it was once on quick observe and following a declaration of martial law that enabled the government to arrest hundred of socialist organizers.

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