2011 Oakland general strike
The 2011 Oakland general strike was a demonstration held in Oakland, California on November 2, 2011 as part of the larger Occupy Oakland movement.
2011 Oakland general strike
November 2, 2011
Oakland, California, United States.
Protests, rallies, marches, and teach-ins
- Shut down of Port of Oakland evening shift.
- Evening confrontation with police results in multiple arrests and allegations of police misconduct.
- Widespread media reports of violence are condemned by Oakland mayor Jean Quan and City Council members.