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:
1 The Craftmen's Challenge
2 The Workers' Revolt
3 The Giant Tamed
4 The New Resistance
5 The Counter-Attack
6 Rebuilding the House of Labour
7 A New Agenda for Labour
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This masterful overview provides a broad and accessible introduction to Canadian labour.
Contents:
1 The Craftmen's Challenge
2 The Workers' Revolt
3 The Giant Tamed
4 The New Resistance
5 The Counter-Attack
6 Rebuilding the House of Labour
7 A New Agenda for Labour
