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Western Labour Conference in Calgary Discusses Collective Bargaining Rights
Union leaders from across Western Canada met to discuss strategies for improving worker's rights and conditions. They talked about the importance of collective bargaining. The conference highlighted a labour movement's potential to set the stage for coordinated strikes as documented in contemporary accounts and union records. -
Building and Metal Trades Council Demands Higher Wages, Shorter Workweek, and Union Recognition
Negotiations with employees broke down when the Building and Metal Trades Council's demands were not met. This failure prompted further labour actions. The breakdown in negotiations is documented in archives. This illustrates the growing frustration among workers. -
Metal and Building Trade Councils Votes To Strike
Following the Metal Trades Council, the Building Trades Council also voted to strike. This added significant speed to the growing labour movement. Old newspaper reports and union records confirm the rapid rise of the labour movement. They also highlight the effective coordination among different trade groups. -
Winnipeg Trades and Labor Council Calls a General Strike. 30000 Workers Are On Strike. Citizens Committee of 1000 opposes this strike
Approximately 30,000 workers from various industries left their jobs, stopping the city’s industry and services. 1,000 citizens from the Citizens Committee came together to oppose the strike. Historical accounts and labour reports document the strike's scale and impact. They talk about its new nature in Canadian labour history. -
Bloody Saturday
Lots of violence during a large demonstration. Police charge the crowd, resulting in the deaths of two strikers and injuries to many others. Extensive documents revolving around historical records show how severe the violence was. This includes police reports and media coverage from the time. -
The Strike Ends
Strike leaders call off the strike fearing further violence. Workers gradually return to their jobs without having their demands met. The decision to end the strike is recorded in union minutes and correspondence. These records highlight the leader's concerns for safety and order within Canada.