On this day, 30 May 1969, a workers’ uprising began in Curaçao, a Caribbean island and part of the Dutch empire, which brought down the government. A mass strike was underway, and widespread rioting broke out against low pay and discrimination against the black population. The rebellion was a key turning point in Curaçao’s history. More information in this article about a recent general strike: https://libcom.org/blog/general-strike-starting-refinery-workers-caribbean-island-curacao-awaiting-new-masters-chin https://www.facebook.com/workingclasshistory/photos/a.296224173896073/1134902010028281/?type=3