The correct answer is: C) 1934
The 1934 Coir Factory Workers’ Strike was a major strike by coir factory workers in Alappuzha, India. The strike lasted for over a month and resulted in significant gains for the workers.
The strike was led by the All-India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) and the Coir Factory Workers’ Union. The workers were demanding higher wages, better working conditions, and an end to the practice of forced labor.
The strike began on January 1, 1934, and quickly spread to all of the coir factories in Alappuzha. The workers refused to work until their demands were met. The government responded by declaring martial law and sending in the army to break the strike.
The strike lasted for over a month and resulted in significant gains for the workers. The government agreed to increase wages, improve working conditions, and end the practice of forced labor. The strike also led to the formation of the All-India Coir Workers’ Federation, which is still active today.
The 1934 Coir Factory Workers’ Strike was a major turning point in the history of the coir industry in India. It showed the power of collective action and led to significant improvements in the lives of coir workers.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option A, 1913, is incorrect because the first major strike by coir factory workers in Alappuzha took place in 1934.
- Option B, 1922, is incorrect because the first major strike by coir factory workers in Alappuzha took place in 1934.
- Option D, 1946, is incorrect because the first major strike by coir factory workers in Alappuzha took place in 1934.