Strikes are nothing new - just ask the Ancient Egyptians

Did you think labor strikes is a new phenomena? Then you are wrong. Pharaoh Ramses III had to face a strike during his reign. The first recorded strike in human history occured in Ancient Egypt during the new kingdom (1570-1069 BC), after the wages were starting to come in late for the tomb-builders and artisans. The strike came as a surprise for the authorities since everyone are suppose to respect his or hers place in Egyptian society according to the philosophy ma´at. Read more here about the strike.