original_query: What was the Scranton general strike and when did it occur?
query: What was the Scranton general strike and when did it occur?
answer: The Scranton general strike was a widespread work stoppage in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1877, occurring as part of the Great Railroad Strike. It began on July 23rd when railroad workers walked off the job due to wage cuts, and escalated to include thousands of workers from various industries.