What the records say
- When
- 1976
- Kind
- Strike
- Coordinates
- 56.00° N, 109.00° W
Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.
1976 Canadian general strike
The 1976 Canadian general strike was a one-day work stoppage against wage controls across Canada. Wage controls significantly reduced wages for a number of public sector workers. Taking place on October 14, 1976, more than 1.2 million workers participated across the country. It was organized by the Canadian Labour Congress with involvement from independent unions as well.
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