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The National The legacy of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike
Winnipeg is marking one of the seminal strikes in Canadian history. One hundred years ago, tens of thousands of workers walked off the job in what would come to be known as the Winnipeg General Strike.
- 2019
- 00:02:51
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- Added on: 07/23/2019
Canada: The Story of Us Boom / Bust (1919-1937)
It's the dawn of the 20th century and Canada's population is exploding. For many Canadians living in urban centres, this growth comes at cost. Deadly diseases plague cities. Labour strikes lead to violent conflict. Through boom times and bust, Canadians struggle to improve their lives and learn to care for others. Features stories/events include: the Winnipeg General Strike, the Turner ...
- 2017
- 00:44:16
- 13-14
- Added on: 10/10/2017
CBC News Bloody Saturday: The Winnipeg General Strike
In May 1919, 30,000 Winnipeg workers walked off the job and into the history books, launching the largest strike in Canadian history. It lasted six weeks and ended in the violence of Bloody Saturday, a day organized labour has never forgotten or forgiven. Was the strike a legitimate protest against low wages, poor working conditions and a lack of bargaining ...
- 2007
- 00:45:37
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- Added on: 06/14/2013
