Collective Action
Frustration returns to streets as fuel strike stalls cars for Second day
Anger and frustration took over Lebanese residents Friday on the second day of a nationwide strike by gas station owners that forced traffic to come to a halt. Gas stations closed for the second day after adhering to the call made by the Syndicate of Gas Station Owners, who called for an open-ended strike Wednesday in protest of ongoing dollar shortages.
Date:
November 29, 2019
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Workers group (inc.union, syndicate, etc.)
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies) :
Labor Union / Syndicate
Mode of Action:
Strike
Objective:
Demands for rights/services
Reform (advocating for limited change in political, socio-economic etc.)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Access to socio-eco rights
Corporate grievances
Policy Grievances
Spatial characteristics:
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency:
Continuous
State response:
Bargaining