These were the reasons

This film takes us into the harsh realm of BC's early coal mines, canneries, and lumber camps; where primitve conditions and speed-ups often cost lives. Then, the film moves through the unemployed' struggles of the '30s, post WWII equity campaigns, and into more recent public sector strikes over union rights.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
26 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
26 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
May 1, 2011
Season
2011
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
BC Overtime
Genres
Documentary, History
Country
CA

Tags

canada50%police brutality50%world war i50%great depression50%labor strike50%labor union50%coal mining50%unemployed50%british columbia50%intimidation by police50%lumber camp50%mine strikers50%union struggle50%teachers50%general strike50%

Description

This film takes us into the harsh realm of BC's early coal mines, canneries, and lumber camps; where primitve conditions and speed-ups often cost lives. Then, the film moves through the unemployed' struggles of the '30s, post WWII equity campaigns, and into more recent public sector strikes over union rights.

Immersion

Japanese

Staff

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