Winnipeg General Strike

can’t recall, the Winnipeg General Strike occurred was due to rising unemployment being accompanied by inflation. This, along with the success of the Russian Revolution in 1917 created an unrest amongst the workforce, which eventually led to the strike of 1919. Beginning in March that year, western leaders met in Calgary to discuss the formation of ‘One Big Union’, on May 15th, this discussion manifested when the negotiations between management and labourers broke down and the Winnipeg Trades and Labor

Boer War: The Boer war began in 1899 and ended in 1902. It took place in South Africa and was initially a conflict between the British army and the Dutch settlers however, the Canadian government also agreed to send some of their troops to help support the British (the English Canadians were eager to join the French Canadians were not.). This event was significant for Canada because, it was the first time they had fought in a big battle that counted, even if it was under the control of Britain,

Parliament, he spent much of the time advocating for civil liberties and such that others did not agree with. Tommy Douglas built a reputation as a witty debater. In 1944, Tommy Douglas decided to resign from the Parliament and run for the Saskatchewan general election. He spent the next 17 years as premier. His most notable achievement as premier, was the establishment of a government funded medical care plan. 1961, Douglas resigned as premier to lead the NDP. Lots were accomplished in his lifespan, but

bargaining in Canada. The main reason for the Canadian working class to adapt to the order-in-council PC 1003 was the recognition of the union. There were many large strikes that took place before the PC 1003 was adopted. One of the significant strikes was the Winnipeg general strike that the whole world remembers. The cause that led to this strike was the employers failing to recognize a union and was under no obligation to

In general, a strike is when workers intentionally stop all processes of work to try to force their employer to agree on a certain set of demands. The worker has all power to do this because the worker is essentially selling their labour in return for a wage from the employer and if these wages (as one example), are deemed not sufficient by the employee, they go on strike. This results in a halt of productivity/production which is detrimental for the employer. Employers also have some leverage against

meals, work clothes,medical care, and 20 cents a day.The men would work 44 hours of cleaning brush,building roads,planting trees and constructing the public building.On April 1935, 500 men went on strike for better living conditions,more pay and fewer hours this has been just like the Winnipeg general strike. This depression made Canada what it is today,the economy is in better shape,people can find jobs and immigrants are taking over

family. Tommy was born 1904 in Camelon, Scotland. When Tommy Douglas was 6 years old, his family relocated to the city of Winnipeg in Canada. Unfortunately, before Tommy had left Scotland, he had fallen and wounded his right knee which led to Osteomyelitis(an infection of the bone). Many treatments in Scotland had to be done to help him recover, even though later in Winnipeg the Osteomyelitis started up again. There was not much that could be done as medical care at that time in Canada was very expensive

War I  Winnipeg General Strike  Estevan Massacre  Formation of the Communist Party  On-to-Ottawa Strike Post World War II  Igor Gouzenko  Iron Curtain  NATO  NORAD/DEW line  WARSAW Pact  Avro Arrow Confrontation  Truman Doctrine  United Nations Security Council  Korean War  Vietnam  Cuban Missile Crisis History has shown in what way after the First World War, the Canadian government has responded to several communism uprisings events. The Winnipeg General Strike is one example

Each event I choose in the timeline was accordingly chosen for one, and one reason solely. The reason is simple and very clear, it is because they created an image in my mind, or I remembered them the most vividly. Within these events, I was able to paint a picture mentally as they have created such a huge impact on me. The reason that I did it this way because I figured it would be easier to work on something that I have a full understanding so I have less work to actually do. Throughout history

CONCLUSION During 1870, Canada started building its empire which included Manitoba joining Canada in 1870. The Manitoba Act was passed which had many discrimination issues over race, class and gender. The promise from the federal government to build railway persuaded British Colombia to enter Confederation in 1871. As settlement was given top priority, the Canadian Government required railway to take the people to the Northwest Territories. The prairie region was surveyed for the white settlement