Winnipeg's General Strike: Reports from the Front Lines

An exploration of the impact the media had on the most influential strike in Canadian history.

A strike gripped Winnipeg from May 15 to June 26, 1919. Some twenty-five thousand workers walked out, demanding better wages and union recognition.

Author: Michael Dupuis
Publisher: History Press
Published: 04/22/2014
Pages: 141
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781626193390

About the Author

Michael Dupuis is a retired history teacher and writer. His writing concentrates on the role of journalists in historical events, including the Winnipeg General Strike, the Titanic disaster, the Halifax Explosion, the On to Ottawa Trek, and the Regina Riot. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia.