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Winnipeg Strike and Bolshevist Ties Spark Canadian Alarm
The Winnipeg General Strike sparked national concern as Ottawa and citizens debated Bolshevist influence. The piece traces organizers from Calgary to Winnipeg, naming leaders linked to I W W activities and a council wary of outside bargaining. It notes metal and building trades wage disputes, secret votes, and disputes over collective bargaining rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Winnipeg
Dominion
Calgary
United States
Red Five
Victor Midgley
Vancouver
W. A. Pritchard
Joseph Knight
Edmonton
Joseph Masler
Frank
R. J. Johns
Trades and Labor Council
Johns
Toronto
Itelen Armstrong
George Armstrong
Russia
Germany
I. J. Dixon
John Queen
Andrew Scoble
R. B. Russell
R. H. Bray
Norris
Wisnipee
Labor Temple
Metal Trades
Metal Trades Council
Metal Trades Workers
Dominion Bridge Co., Ltd
Manitoba Bridge and Iron Works, Ltd
Vulcan Iron Works, Ltd
Building Trades
Builders’ Exchange
Building Trades Courc
Trades’ and Labor Council
Metal and
Trades
Labor Council
Trades Union Movement
Trades Council