The 1918 Vancouver general strike was a general strike that took place in response to the death of Albert "Ginger" Goodwin on 2 August 1918. It was the first general strike in the history of British C
Vancouver Labour Temple being raided during the strike
Canadian Labour Revolt
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The Canadian Labour Revolt was a loosely connected series of strikes, riots, and labour conflicts that took place across Canada between 1918 and 1925, largely organized by the One Big Union.
1918 Vancouver general strike
…the death of Albert "Ginger" Goodwin on 2 August 1918. It was the first general strike in the history of British Columbia and a pivotal event in the Canadian Labour Revolt, which would unfold over the following years. In 1912, Canada experienced an economic depression, leading to mass unemployment, a decrease in the…
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Calgary Herald headline during the general strike