The Winnipeg General Strike: Impact On Canadian History

Certain events can change many things in history and the same applies to Canadian

history as well. There have been many events that have had an impact on Canadian history and

the Winnipeg General Strike is one of such events that have made an impact on Canadian

history. The Winnipeg General Strike happened on May 1, 1919, when members from the

Winnipeg building-trade union went on a strike due to their employers refusing to negotiate a

wage increase (Colyer & Co., 2010). It has positively impacted Canada socially, politically and

economically because it raised awareness for worker’s rights, gave opportunity for workers to

participate in Canadian politics showed the effects of capitalism on workers and employers.

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