How a nationwide strike would devastate Botswana

Workers will always strike when they feel that their interests are not met or are being ignored by the employer.  As far back as March 14, 1152 B.C., workers went on strike. 

A case in point is the strike of ancient Egypt's Artisans of the Royal Necropolis at Deir el-Medina. This was during the reign of Ramesses III and the strike would become the first documented industrial action in the history of mankind. The workers "downed tools" after they had gone 20 days without any rations. They all received their due salaries following protests in the streets and at temples.