Nov 26, 20 the winnipeg general strike was a big historical strike for employees which took place after world war i, starting on may 10th 1919 and ending on june 21st, 1919. Other articles where winnipeg general strike is discussed. Nicholson labour unions in canada labour unions are certified organizations of workers that negotiate matters with employers. The winnipeg general strike the year of 1919 has been one of the most influential years of strikes in canadian history. Between 15 may and 25 june 1919, more than 30,000 workers left their jobs. It was born as a result of the riel rebellion and its capital city, winnipeg, was the sight of the only general strike in canadian history. Foote winnipeg free press archives 1919 strike scene at westminster and lipton station during 1919 winnipeg general strike.
The soldiers thought the jobs they had left would be there. It seeks to explore the significance of the general strike as a pivotal moment in winnipegs history and assist research in this area by. In a 1969 cbc radio documentary commemorating the winnipeg general strike strike, lawyer jim walker talks about the federal governments response. If this did not accomplish their purpose, to have a general strike in every city in canada, particularly the west and if that was not sufficient, to stop the running of all. By the end of the class students will understand what the winnipeg general strike was. Of pictures on my first powerpoint slide of the winnipeg general strike. Jan 02, 2008 the winnipeg general strike the labour movement in canada slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Canadian federation of nurses unions cfnu 2 how labor unions started in canada. The winnipeg general strike the labour movement in canada. About 30,000 workers, both unionized and nonunionized, left their jobs. Return home rise of communism workers respond winnipeg. Remembering the winnipeg general strike canadian history. Ppt winnipeg general strike powerpoint presentation. It would last for six weeks and end on bloody saturday in a pro strike demonstration turned violent, leaving one person dead and thirty others injured.
For six weeks, may 15 to june 26, more than 30,000 strikers brought economic activity to a standstill in winnipeg, manitoba, which at the time was canadas third largest city. The justice minister and labour minister both travel to winnipeg to meet the representatives citizens however the leaders of the. Winnipeg general strike background to the winnipeg general strike at end of world war. The winnipeg general strike of 1919 was one of the most famous and influential strikes in canadian history. The first to walk out were the hello girls, winnipegs telephone operators. Strikebreakers for the committee of 1,000 took over the fire.
May 15th, 30,000 other workers in the city walked off of their jobs. The dramatic story of the winnipeg general strike in 1919 told through the recollections of the men and women who were there. Feb 25, 2015 this video is about winnipeg general strike. The strike was an illegal six week action fought by underprivileged canadian workers to have their right of collective bargaining recognized by the canadian government and by wealthy business owners.
As discussed in the earlier post, despite this decade was looked at as one of happiness, there were some groups of people who were unhappy, among these were the workers. The winnipeg general strike of 1919 was an important event in the history of canada because it was a turning point. The event that occurred on this year still lingers in canadian minds and continues to be one of the most meaningful and powerful effects of labor protest and the struggle of people. This presentation traces the events leading up to the strike. Free winnipeg general strike 1919 essay exampleessays. George armstrong april 17, 1870 february, 1956 was a politician and labour activist in manitoba, canada. Many sympathy strikes occurred in major cities in canada. On may 21 the tlc formed a general strike committee. The winnipeg general strike the labour movement in canada slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. From midmay to late june 1919 for six weeks about 35,000 workers the bulk of winnipegs labour force walked off the job and risked hunger, blacklisting, and potential police and military repression.
World war one the assassination of the archduke free the final steps to. Winnipeg general strike of 1919 the canadian encyclopedia. U collective bargaining general strike sedition citizens committee of 1,000 bloody saturday 3. General strike is an open ultimate team that represents winnipeg annually at the canadian ultimate championships. Environmental education resources to commemorate earth days 50th anniversary. This video, tied to our 1920s unit, tells the details of the story and legacy of the winnipeg general strike. The strike was provoked by the refusal of employers to recognize and bargain with the metal and building trades federations of unions. Download ppt return home rise of communism workers respond. Winnipeg general strike when the war to end all wars. The negotiation of wages and other working conditions by a labour union on behalf of a group of employees.
The 1919 winnipeg general strike winnipeg free press. After wwi, many canadian soldiers returned home to find few opportunities. May 14, 2019 the winnipeg general strike of 1919 was the largest strike in canadian history. By the end of the day over 30,000 working men and women, both unionised and nonunionised, had walked off their jobs and the winnipeg general strike of 1919 had begun. Winnipeg general strike north main street, 21 june 1919, resulting in 30 casualties and one death 4. Posted on october 10, 20 updated on october 12, 20. Reports from the front lines dupuis, michael, carl, julie on. Jul 19, 2019 the winnipeg trades and labour council wtlc, the umbrella organization for local labor, called a general strike in sympathy on may 15. He served in the legislative assembly of manitoba from 1920 to 1922, and is notable as the only member of the socialist party of canada ever to serve in that institution.
The objective is to shut down a city or community until the employers cave in. Encyclopedia of the great plains winnipeg general strike. The winnipeg trades and labor council organized a poll of its affiliates members, and a general strike was approved by a vote of 11,112 to 524. The building and metal trades council union voted to go on strike. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The winnipeg general strike of 1919 was the largest strike in canadian history. He explains the new laws and the amendments to the immigration act and how they were aimed at undermining the strike leadership and strike activities. Will smith and jimmy fallons 1920s radio show late night with jimmy fallon duration. The winnipeg general strike, which took place shortly after the end of the great war, brought, in the eyes of some, the specter of revolution to. The winnipeg general strike is a landmark in north america by any measure. Winnipeg general strike david spencers education paragon. A powerpoint lesson describing the treaty of versailles and its significance. The winnipeg general strike donald campbell masters. These people were winnipeg s most influencial manufactureres, bankers and politicians.
The labor union movement in canada and canadian unions. The response to the strike call on may 15 was overwhelming. A short history of canadas winnipeg general strike of 1919. Winnipeg general strike canadian history britannica. On may 1, 1919, winnipegs building and metal workers went on strike for higher wages. Two weeks later, the winnipeg trades and labour council appealed for a general strike in support of the metal workers. The province of manitoba has endured a tumultuous history.
To download a free digital copy of the 1919 winnipeg general strike graphic novel by the graphic history collective and david lester, click here. Factories, shops, transit and city services shut down. Essay on the winnipeg general strike 1689 words bartleby. The winnipeg general strike timeline timetoast timelines. Also looks at conditions in canada towards the end of the war, what returning veterans faced, as well as major events that take place following the war the persons case, winnipeg general strike. Ppt winnipeg general strike powerpoint presentation, free. By the end of the class students will understand why and how the strike happened. Sep 14, 2017 this video, tied to our 1920s unit, tells the details of the story and legacy of the winnipeg general strike. We were happy to work with build films to put together a short documentary on the commemoration of the winnipeg general strike centennial. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. This general strike was intended to show the absolute power of labor and the program as outlined to me by president winning was first to call a general strike in winnipeg.
The tonight show starring jimmy fallon recommended for you. Thank you to the ironworkers for sponsoring the video, and to all of manitobas unions for their support of the winnipeg general strike centennial events. Today we are going to be looking at the winnipeg general strike. Ppt labour problems powerpoint presentation free to. From 19141918, the war industry had created many jobs, jobs. Winnipeg s most powerful industrialists, bankers, and politicians refused to meet with the strike leaders. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. General strike is a largescale strike involving workers from many different trades. The winnipeg general strike what is the winnipeg general strike. The labor union movement in canada and canadian unions 1 the labor union movement in canada and canadian unions. The reason for the strike was that workers in winnipeg didnt feel like they were getting paid enough based on the working conditions they worked in.
Results of the strike bloody saturday the citizens committee of were the strikers opposition. When the committee took upon itself the power to provide basic services, the press all over north america declared that this was proof that the strikers were trying to establish a soviet style government. Canadian history presentations 1914 2000 28 dynamic. The winnipeg general strike volume 2 of social credit in alberta issue 2 of social credit in alberta. Education department of the canadian labour congress.
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