Church and Union: The Case of Hull, 1912-1921: An Introduction to R.P. Joseph Bonhomme OMI, "Notes Historiques sur l'association ouvrière de Hull"

Provides an introductory commentary on the significance of the document, "Notes historiques sur l'Association ouvrière de Hull," by Révérend Père Joseph Bonhomme of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI), of Hull, Quebec. Written in 1921, the document discusses the formation and evolution of the Hull Catholic workers' organization, of which Bonhomme was appointed the chaplain in 1918. The commentary argues that Hull was the exemplar of developments in other Quebec centres. It concludes that the document sheds light on the complex relationship between church and worker as well as the quest for social justice. Includes three photos.