10. The skilled artisans at Deir el-Medina working for Pharaoh Ramesses III didn't receive their wages as expected one month in 1158 BC so they walked off the job and into history what is commonly considered the first recorded labor action.
The pharaoh, a militaristic ruler who enjoyed cutting off the penises of enemy captives, scrambled to appease his workers. Why? The artisans were building his tomb.
As it turns out, ensuring that your boss can safely pass into eternal life puts you in a strong bargaining position.
I Sure Wouldn't Surrender to Ramesses. --Cooter
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