Question

In 1999, about 10,000 striking _______ marched on bucharest.

Answer 1

In 1999, about 10,000 striking "Coal Miners" marched on bucharest.

Answer 2

that would be coal miners.

In Dec. 1998, the government announced that it planned to close 29 coal mines. A miners strike began that following Jan. because the government refused to increase pay. The strike was considered illegal and police helicopters sprayed tear gas and dropped smoke bombs on an estimated 10,000 striking coal miners.