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R. B. Russell and the Labour Movement
Resource type
Author/contributor
- Osborne, Kenneth W. (Author)
Title
R. B. Russell and the Labour Movement
Abstract
Chronicles Russell's rise to become one of the "Red Five" leaders of the Winnipeg General Strike as well as his instrumental role in founding the One Big Union. Also describes Winnipeg in the early 20th century and the labour movement's struggle to improve the conditions of the working class. Intended for secondary school students, the abundantly illustrated book includes suggestions for skits and debates about unions and issues that surround labour-management confrontations.
Series
We built Canada
Place
Agincourt, Ont.
Publisher
Book Society of Canada
Date
1978
# of Pages
84 pages: illustrations, facsimile, portraits
Language
English
ISBN
978-0-7725-5288-4
Accessed
3/14/25, 10:40 PM
Notes
Abstract by Desmond Maley.
Citation
Osborne, K. W. (1978). R. B. Russell and the Labour Movement. Book Society of Canada. http://archive.org/details/rbrusselllabourm0000osbo
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