Labor Dispute Details at Vulcan and Winnipeg Works
A long report covers wage talks at Vulcan Iron Works and broader labor actions. It includes shop committee formation, a May 1 wage change, mass meetings, and a May 2 strike vote. Vulcan committee members assert independent selection and ongoing negotiations, while Winnipeg workers accuse Bolshevik interference and defend collective bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persditee
de Parthiinta
Vulcan Iron Works
Winnipes
Man
L. FP. Barrett
City
Western Labor News
Vulcan Works
Vulcan
Union Nen
G. Brb. McAulay
G. Preston
J. DO
J. Maclaren
Thomas Price
Vulcan Company
Winnipeg
The Venom of the Soviet
A Winnipeg Citizen piece from May 31 1919 condemns Bolshevik influence during labor strife. It argues striking workers remain peaceful citizens while warning against demagogues and the threat of scab labels and starvation tactics. It urges workers to return to constructive labor and resist Soviet rhetoric.
Fragmentary doctrine on courage and rightful action
A jagged excerpt urges a real man to shed fright and prove he is worthy. It emphasizes earning the right to be called and resisting intimidation before acting.
Attempt to Halt Milk Deliveries Sparks Murder Claim
A Winnipeg labor report accuses the Central Strike Committee of trying to starve babies by halting milk and bread deliveries during the strike. The piece argues the action amounts to wilful murder and calls for drastic legal measures to restore order and end attacks on postal workers, newsboys, and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EAD
Food Committee
Central Strike Committee
Western Labor News
Nead
Winnipeg
Aimob
Portage
Main
Fort Rouge
Crescent
Otter Creamery
Saskatoon Delegates Report Winnipeg Strike As a Revolution
Saskatoon officials and labor leaders sent a six member delegation including the mayor aldermen and union officers to Winnipeg to study the strike. They concluded the Winnipeg action aimed to establish a One Union and overthrow constitutional authority and urged Saskatoon workers not to strike in sympathy and for current workers to return to work.
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Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Electrical Workers
Saskatchewan Firemen’s Union
Winnipeg Citizen
Saskatouon
IW. R. MacVillan
WP. A. Lynd
Foltieres
City of
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