Collective Action
Gas stations across the country in strike
Gas stations closed across the country Thursday after the Syndicate of Gas Station Owners called for an open-ended strike Wednesday in protest at ongoing dollar shortages.
Long lines appeared at stations almost immediately after the announcement of the strike Wednesday evenin,g as drivers rushed to fill their vehicles with fuel.
The strike comes as importers of many goods, including fuel and medicine, have warned that a dollar shortage is putting their ability to purchase goods from outside Lebanon in danger.
Date:
November 28, 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