Taking on the Grand Trunk: The Locomotive Engineers Strike of 1876-7
Resource type
Author/contributor
- Morton, Desmond (Author)
Title
Taking on the Grand Trunk: The Locomotive Engineers Strike of 1876-7
Abstract
Examines the Locomotive Engineers strike of 1876-77 against the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada, the reaction of the company and the government. Argues that the strike set an important precedent for successful job action. Concludes that the polarizing nature of strikes forces people and governments to choose sides in labour conflicts.
Publication
Labour / Le Travail
Volume
2
Pages
5-34
Date
May 1977
Journal Abbr
Labour / Le Travail
ISSN
07003862
Short Title
Taking on the Grand Trunk
Accessed
8/21/15, 7:32 PM
Notes
Abstract by Erin Vader.
Citation
Morton, D. (1977). Taking on the Grand Trunk: The Locomotive Engineers Strike of 1876-7. Labour / Le Travail, 2, 5–34. http://www.lltjournal.ca/index.php/llt/issue/view/289
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