The Canadian Labour Movement: a Short History : Second Edition

This concise history recounts the story of Canadian labour from the nineteenth century to the present day. First published in 1989, it has been updated to include new developments in the world of labour up to 1995. Heron depicts the major events and trends in labour's history, and assesses the current state and direction of the labour movement.This masterful overview provides a broad and accessible introduction to Canadian labour.Contents:1 The Craftmen's Challenge2 The Workers' Revolt3 The Giant Tamed4 The New Resistance5 The Counter-Attack6 Rebuilding the House of Labour7 A New Agenda for Labour