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Newspaper
Winnipeg Citizen
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 24, 1919
Page
3
In an interview the mayor declares it his definite stand that no community section may embarrass food distribution and vows to uphold the principle. He states Bolshevists will be dealt with and the British flag at City Hall will remain as protection and order are maintained.
A critique argues that the Labor press uses deception as a tactic during the strike, condemning ads titled Citizens Here are the Issues for asserting rights to organize and a living wage while demanding unions be disbanded across city services and urging no outside interference. It cites the Citizens Magna Charta opposing sympathetic strikes and union affiliations in public departments.
The Labor News reports that police court records show no disorder among striking workers in six days, despite intimidation of employers and essential workers. It notes no arrests for false fire alarms and mentions arrests and fines in St Boniface for false alarm offenses.
A faction argues the strike hinges on collective bargaining but the piece contends the real issue is leadership and loyalty within unions. It urges patriots to serve, support law and order, and back the Citizens' Committee to restore prosperity and curb Red influence.
In St Paul on May 21 carpenters returned to work as a three week strike ended and building activity resumed. Union laborers failed to obtain a settlement with master builders who plan to hire laborers as needed. The union waived recognition but builders refused to sign an agreement to pay nine hours work.
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