Labor Congress Demands Deportation Limits and Russia Withdrawal
The text discusses fraternal greetings to the Russian soviet government and European working class movements. It calls for immediate release of Canadian political prisoners and withdrawal of Allied troops from Russia under threat of a general strike. It lists Winnipeg delegates from Calgary where the OBU was launched and includes a long roster of labor union locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartacans
Germany
Europe
World
Russia
Canada
Winnipeg
Calgary
O.B.U
Winnipeg citizen critiques Soviet strike tactics in 1919
The piece attacks the James Street Soviet and Labor News for claiming Bolshevik aims and revolution, arguing citizens must oppose strike leadership and demand British constitutional government. It cites statements from the Labor News and pressure to end the strike through democratic means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Street Soviet
Labor
Labor News
Russia
Germany
Austria
Winnipeg
Ediven
Canada
Winipeg
Naked Fact of Revolution in Canada and Manitoba Strikes
The Winning Citizen reports a rising view that general strikes signal a deep upheaval. Federal orders to postal workers and Manitoba telephone staff to return to work were met with outright defiance, signaling broad labor unrest and challenge to government authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Manitoba
Dominion
Labor
Winnipeg strike fanfare signals broader labor revolt
The article argues the Winnipeg strike is the first bugle call in a planned Dominion-wide uprising led by the One Big Union. It links Calgary meetings to a June strike aimed at freeing political prisoners and argues against supporting a six-hour day while opposing German-agent advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
jJust
Dominion
Winnipeg
Labor
Calgary
Prairies
Canada
Helen Armstrong
Dominion of Canada
Nothing Doing Philosophy in Winnipeg Strike Debate
A Winnipeg strike debate attacks the Bolshevik stance of refusing to honor signed contracts. It cites Mayor Gray and workers to illustrate loyalty to promises, contrasting May 1 contracts for electrical, fire, and city staff with May 15 refusals to abide by them. It argues the strike embodies Prussian doctrine and mayhem against civilians and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Winnipeg
Labor News
Isasser
Great Britain
Belgium
Germany
Lebar
Winnineg
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R. J. Johns
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T. H. Dunn
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J. Cunningham
H. Lister
W. H. Aldridge
W. Helly
W. Warer
W. H. Lovatt
George Armstrong
T. A. Bratton
G. Barlow
J. Fisher
T. Small
H. Galler
F. G. Leathorne
G. I. Smith
W. A. King
H. Lane
J. J. Henry
J. R. Adair
P. Wishart
E. ©. Barnes
W. Miller
H. H. Roberts
W. Seal
S. Cartwright
J. Foster
J. Robinson
G. Turner
S. Dunnett
J. Gibb
F. J. Baker
T. Wright
A. H. Morse
J. W. Watson
J. Sheet Metal Workers
WH. Davis
Robertson
A. Haynes
C. Strutt
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