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Loading... Direct Action Gets the Goods: A Graphic History of the Strike in Canadaby Graphic History Collective
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Art has always played a significant role in the history of the labour movement. Songs, stories, poems, pamphlets, and comics, have inspired workers to take action against greedy bosses and helped shape ideas of a more equal world. They also help fan the flames of discontent. Radical social change doesn't come without radical art. It would be impossible to think about labour unrest without its iconic songs like "Solidarity Forever" or its cartoons like Ernest Riebe's creation, Mr. Block.In this vein, The Graphic History Collective has created an illustrated chronicle of the strike--the organized withdrawal of labour power--in Canada. For centuries, workers in Canada--Indigenous and non-Indigenous, union and non-union, men and women--have used the strike as a powerful tool, not just for better wages, but also for growing working-class power. This lively comic book will inspire new generations to learn more about labour and working-class history and the power of solidarity. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)331.892Social sciences Economics Labor economics Labour Unions, labour-management bargaining and disputes Labour-management bargaining and disputes StrikesLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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For anyone interested in the history of labour in Canada, this is a fascinating read. Art has been a very important part of union history since its beginnings and it works well here to advance the narrative. Although it was released to commemorate the Winnipeg General Strike, it is a valuable resource for future actions, not only for labour but for other movements whether the climate days of action or against austerity measures that are presently being enacted against the most vulnerable in our society including the recent cuts to healthcare and education and not only in Canada.
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