Western Labor News May 28, 1919 The workers have never liked to down tools. It means hard times for them. Many never have enough to live on. The strike takes away all their living. For this reason the strike only when they are driven to desperation. Why then, it will be asked, do unions that… Continue reading WHY THE GENERAL STRIKE WEAPON
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Unions — a reality check
by Mark LeierLabour Day Editorial, National PostSeptember 6, 1999 It was a bad year for strikes. Thousands of workers took part in illegal strikes, and governments across the country threatened them with fines and jail sentences. Business complained bitterly about the impact on competition and profits, and leading newspapers across the country agreed. Their editorials… Continue reading Unions — a reality check