Talk: The 1951 Tram Strike, the first popular confrontation against Francoism

Explore the history of the 1951 tram strike, a pivotal moment of civil resistance in Barcelona. On March 1st of that year, residents began a silent protest against unfair fare increases, refusing to use the tram system, which was then the city's essential transport. This act of collective disobedience followed years of post-war scarcity and hardship. The peaceful strike eventually forced the dismissal of local authorities and the reversal of the price hike. This talk examines the social impact and the power of unified popular action during the Franco regime.