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The Canadian Labour Movement: A Short History
Second Edition
by Craig Heron
The triumphs and setbacks of workers and the union movement in Canada
This concise history recounts the story of Canadian labour from the nineteenth century to the present day. First published in 1989, it has been updated to include new developments in the world of labour up to 1995. Heron depicts the major events and trends in labour's history, and assesses the current state and direction of the labour movement.
This masterful overview provides a broad and accessible introduction to Canadian labour.
Contents:
1The Craftmen's Challenge
2The Workers' Revolt
3The Giant Tamed
4The New Resistance
5The Counter-Attack
6Rebuilding the House of Labour
7A New Agenda for Labour
This masterful overview provides a broad and accessible introduction to Canadian labour.
Contents:
1The Craftmen's Challenge
2The Workers' Revolt
3The Giant Tamed
4The New Resistance
5The Counter-Attack
6Rebuilding the House of Labour
7A New Agenda for Labour
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"A short, readable and insightful summary of the building of Canada's workers' movement.
The Globe and Mail
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