The strike was the result of many causes, including the increased suffering of Canadian workers. This pain was elevated because of Canadians who returned from the First World War, and could not find jobs because of the difficult economic environment. In addition, plant closures, high unemployment and poor work conditions also contributed to the causes of the general strike. The common goal of the strike was to promote the idea of collective bargaining and to achieve better wages for workers.
On May 15, about everyone working in Winnipeg, including public and private sector employees, left work. The Daily News