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Asbestos strike

Asbestos is a material that was used a lot in the past because it was strong and could resist heat and fire. However, it was later discovered that asbestos is dangerous and can cause serious health problems like lung disease and cancer.

Some people who worked with asbestos and got sick as a result wanted to demand compensation for their injuries. This is called a strike. A strike is when a group of workers decide not to do their jobs until they get what they want. In the case of the asbestos strike, workers stopped working to demand compensation for their health problems caused by working with asbestos.

The strike was important because it helped raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos and encouraged companies to take better care of their workers. It also showed that workers have the power to stand up for their rights and demand better working conditions.