The Glasgow General Strike took place in January 1919, primarily involving workers in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It was a response to rising living costs and demands for better working conditions, particularly in the shipbuilding and engineering industries. The strike aimed to secure a 40-hour workweek and was supported by various trade unions. The strike lasted for several days and saw thousands of workers participate, effectively halting many industries in the city. It was part of a broader wave of labor unrest in post-World War I Britain, reflecting the social and economic challenges faced by workers during that period.