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The first general strike in Canadian history takes place in Vancouver.
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General strike
Strike with most of the labour force
A general strike is a strike action in which participants cease all economic activity, such as working, to strengthen the bargaining position of a trade union or achieve a common social or political goal. They are organised by large coalitions of political, social, and labour…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
1918 Vancouver general strike
Worker protests in Vancouver, Canada
The 1918 Vancouver general strike was a general strike that took place in response to the death of Albert "Ginger" Goodwin on 2 August 1918. It was the first general strike in the history of British Columbia and a pivotal event in the Canadian Labour Revolt, which would unfold…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)