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The Winnipeg General Strike

The Winnipeg General Strike began on May 15, 1919, due to poor working conditions and insufficient wages. After the city council denied workers' requests for pay increases in 1918, the situation escalated into a strike. The events culminated in Bloody Saturday on June 21, when riots broke out, resulting in the deaths of two strikers and injuries to 27 others. The violence mainly took place near the city council, leading to the arrest of 94 individuals, including four women. This pivotal moment highlighted the struggles of labor rights in early 20th century Canada.

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The Winnipeg General Strike

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  1. The Winnipeg General Strike By Anna Magura and Sarah Blackadar

  2. Why It Began • The Winnipeg General Strike began on May 15th 1919 • It began because of bad working conditions and employers weren't paying there employees enough. • In 1918 Workers went to the city's council and asked for an increase in pay. The city's council declined so the workers went on strike

  3. Bloody Saturday • Bloody Saturday was on June 21st • 2 people were killed and 27 were injured • Bloody Saturday was a huge riot near the end of the Winnipeg General Strike • The riots took place mainly outside the city's council

  4. Riots on Bloody Saturday • 2 men died on bloody Saturday while on strike. • Mike Sokolowiski was killed while throwing a rock at mounted police • Steve Schezerbanowes was trampled in the riots • 27 people were injured

  5. Facts • 94 people were arrested including 4 women

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