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The Winnipeg General Strike is something that would have occurred eventually in life. This strike was caused by employers Miss treating there employees also they were not getting good working conditions, they pretty much worked for free, were having to work long days, and everything we have today they didn't . The people of Winnipeg decided to take charge and get what they deserved and it was for the better.
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∙ 9y agoWorkers were discontent with the poor working conditions. Newspapers called strike a "Revolution". The Strikers demonstrated in the streets and attacked a streetcar. The mayor read about the riot act - ordered RNWMP (Royal North Western Mountie Police) to enact upon it - RNWMP fired shots at strikers and managed to kill two. The strikers called off the strike. In response, the Manitoba Provincial Government promised to investigate the workers complaints. The end result of the Winnipeg General Strike had some workers fined, others forced to sign "Yellow Dog" contracts (A promise not to join the Union) and ultimately the start of "The Red Scare". Bitterness was shared between workers and their employers for years.
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∙ 12y agopeople in winipeg went on strike because they were not getting good working conditions and the people coming back from the war were getting their jobs and they were getting fired
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∙ 13y agoThe police came into role and tried stopping the strike with violence. This day was known as 'Bloody Saturday'.
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∙ 12y agoWorld War I came to an end on 11 November 1918.
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∙ 9y agoThey demanded higher wages and shorter work hours, but they were ignored.
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∙ 12y agomay 15 to June 25, 1919
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∙ 11y agofofokoko the monkey
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One dramatic example of labor unrest in 1919 was a general strike in?
A general strike was held in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Was the Winnipeg General Strike a failure or a success for the workers?
success because of the labour movement that took place 20years later
Why did the Winnipeg General Strike happen?
1. Employees wanted a fair living wage 2. They wanted fair hours 3. The right to organize in a union
How did the Canadian government act defeat the Winnipeg general strike?
liberal -- The Conservative government called out the massive police and military presence and suppressed the strike. They also passed legislation making it easier to round up suspected leaders of the strike and deport anyone suspected of being a sympathiser. When the Winnipeg police refused to sign no strike agreements, the gov fired the force and set up a new force called The Specials - a 1800-man force that beat up any suspected strikers. Newspapers were suppressed, strikers jailed, mass firings all helped end the strike.
What is the capital of Manitoba?
The capital of Manitoba, Canada, is Winnipeg.
Where did the general strike take place?
The Winnipeg General Strike happened in, of all places, Winnipeg. In fact, that's why it's called the Winnipeg General Strike.
Winnipeg general strike in 1919?
who were the major players in the winnipeg general stike in 1919
What has the author Peter Kidd written?
Peter Kidd has written: 'The Winnipeg general strike' -- subject(s): General Strike, Winnipeg, Man., 1919
What significant event took place in 1919 Winnipeg?
The Winnipeg General Strike.
What happened AFTER the Winnipeg General Strike was over?
They forgot about it.
Why is the Winnipeg General Strike a defining moment?
because
How did the Winnipeg General Strike come to an end?
The Winnipeg general strike came to an end because most of the strikers got arrested, killed, or injured on "Bloody Saturday"
One dramatic example of labor unrest in 1919 was a general strike in?
A general strike was held in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
What major event happened in Winnipeg in 1919?
A general strike.
3 How long did the Winnipeg General Strike last?
The Winnipeg General Strike lasted a total of 43 days, beginning on May 10th, 1919, and ending with "Bloody Saturday" which was June 21st, 1919.
Dates of the Winnipeg General Strike?
it started may 10 and ended June 21.
How many people died during the Winnipeg general strike?
40 thousand canadians
