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Direct Action Gets the Goods: A Graphic History of the Strike in Canada

by 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.… (more)
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In May and June 1919, thousands of workers walked off their jobs in the city of Winnipeg to voice their anger at several issues including the lack of collective bargaining rights, union recognition, and growing inequality. In Direct Action Gets the Goods: A Graphic History of the Strike in Canada, the Graphic History Collective looks at many of the strikes that have helped form Canada starting even before it became a country when in 1829, Cree boatman refused to work for the Hudson's Bay Company unless they received the same pay for their pelts as those who worked for York Factory. It then follows a timeline right up to 2018 when graduate students and contract faculty struck at York University.

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.

Thanks to Netgalley and between the Lines for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review ( )
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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.

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