Strike has become very common the world over. People who work in offices, mills and factories go on strike as protest, and even teacher and students do it. The first strike was observed in the 19th century. Earlier instances of organised strike took place in England in 1810s.

There is many causes of strike. Workmen, students, teachers, political parties make some demands to authorities concerned. If the demand is not met, then they resort to a strike. Another cause is price of vegetables, food, fuel and others necessary goods. If the price is not reduced, then customers, political parties and people announce a strike. Another cause of strike is autocratic rule and a demand to end it. Like during the Rana regime, Panchayat system, political parties, workmen, students, teachers and other people revolted against the authorities concerned.

Strike has some benefits for the workers. They can get their demands met. Some employers may turn a deaf ear to their demands. Strike is the only means by which workers can secure better conditions of living and working. Strikes are successful if workers are well organised into unions. If unions is not powerful enough, the strike is easily suppressed.

Strikes have some disadvantages too. The workers do not get their wages during strikes. This hits poor workers badly. Sometimes, workers turn violent leading to firing and loss of life. Trade and industries are hit by strike bringing about a loss to the nation. Nowadays, students also go on strikes. They abstain from attending classes hampering their studies and creating indiscipline. Sometimes they go on strike being motivated more by political parties. If they have grievances, they should have them redressed by appealing to the the proper authorities.