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November 21 - The Canuts
On this day in Labor History the year was 1831. That was the day that silk workers went on strike in Lyon, France. It was one of several strikes, known as the Canutrevolts. Canut was a term used to describe Lyonnais silk workers.
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By The Rick Smith ShowOn this day in Labor History the year was 1831. That was the day that silk workers went on strike in Lyon, France. It was one of several strikes, known as the Canutrevolts. Canut was a term used to describe Lyonnais silk workers.