The union, one of four to take part in the joint strike in June, still has a valid ballot.
Private sector unions, from teamsters to hotel workers, also took part in the strike.
James Granger later returned and took part in the 1811-1812 strike.
Another 2,000 organized farm workers also took part in the strike.
Union leaders said more than 700,000 workers took part in the strike, the most since the labor unrest began on Dec. 26.
The union took part in the general strike against privatizations organized in 2002.
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Four million workers were expected to take part in the strike.
Each side knew the other was taking bribes early in the strike.
Employees in all government department took part in the general strike.