The Winnipeg Strike Returns to Normal After Turbulent Control
The article describes a city in upheaval as the Strike Committee enforces authority over policing gas water and food. Public services were disrupted but later restored as unions faced pressure and some workers returned to duty. Critics warn that revolutionaries harmed the labor movement and call for sane reorganization led by prudent trade unionists.
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Noop
Fcreon
Waterva .N.4
Trates Wed Labor Council
Eaton
Robinson Store
City Water Service
Labor News
Russell
Pan
Asme
Winning
James Street
Winnipeg
Winnipec
Trades Unionism at the Parting of the Ways
Winnipeg press commentary argues that a Bolshevik faction fueled by Reds has manipulated the general strike. It urges sane labor to resume work, oust Bolshevists, and pursue constitutional settlement, warning that the public must defend itself and choose real unionism over revolution.
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Winnipeg Citizen
Sane
Canada
Winnipeg
Despotiane
Fife
Winnipeg Strike Leaders Warn Against General Strike
The Winnipeg Citizen reports May 24 1919 that Arthur Meighen and Gideon Robertson condemn the general strike as a cloak for undermining proper authority. They warn the movement spans Canada and targets Winnipeg as a starting point. They insist there is no justification for the strike.
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The
Winnipeg Citizen
Winnipeg
Arthur Meighen
Interior
Gideon Or Robertson
Labor
Connect
Canada
Vlen
Winnipeg Civic Strike Seen as Threat to Government Authority
A Winnipeg civic strike is described as a bid to overturn governmental authority. Officials argue the conflict stems from broader control by distant property holders and central unions. Senator Robertson condemns the strike while pledging measures to fill positions with volunteers. The piece frames the conflict as a clash over collective bargaining and centralized union power.
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Metal Trades Council
Winnipeg
Trades Council
One Big Union Calls for Proletarian Dictatorship
A Winnipeg Strike broadside labels the One Big Union as seeking proletarian dictatorship, praising allied radicals and signaling a looming general strike. The Western Labor News supplement reports Calgary conference resolutions endorsing proletarian dictatorship and sweeping property nationalization.
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Lder Man Atra
Social- Democratic Party
One - Siz Union
Winnipeg
Labor News
Western Labor News
Western Canada Labor Conference
Calgary
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Strika’ Committee
Strika Committee
Russia
Aleighen
Robertson
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