Winnipeg Strike Signs and Pledged Word Denounced
Labor News declares a wave of 1919 Winnipeg strikes a personal test of loyalty to signed contracts. It notes unions and workers refused to honor wage and hour agreements on May 15, causing wage losses and rising costs, while outlining efforts to feed the hungry and operate depots.
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The Kindly Humanitarianism of the Bolshevik in 1919 Winnipeg
A Winnipeg Citizen article from May 29 1919 analyzes the Strike Committee of the James Street soviet and its food committee. It cites warnings over milk shortages and the use of police and civic authority to maintain order during the general strike.
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Truth About Collective Bargaining in Winnipeg Strike
The Winnipeg Citizen reports that collective bargaining existed in three metal trades shops, contradicting strike leaders claims. It cites minutes from the Dominion Bridge Winnipeg works shop committee showing union led negotiations and employee buy in prior to the walkout, challenging the notion that bargaining rights were denied.
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