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Latest revision as of 20:40, 24 December 2024
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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.[1][2][3] 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.[4][5]
Background
[edit]The government of Pierre Trudeau passed the Anti-Inflation Act in 1975. One provision of the law allowed the Anti-Inflation Board (AIB) to lower wages in contradiction to collective agreements.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Trumbull, Robert (October 15, 1976). "Canadians Strike over Wage Curbs". The New York Times. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ Vair, George. The Struggle against Wage Controls.
- ^ "Canadian workers strike against wage controls, 1976 | Global Nonviolent Action Database". nvdatabase.swarthmore.edu.
- ^ Centre, BC Labour Heritage (October 13, 2022). "Out to Fight Controls". Working People Built BC.
- ^ "Smash Wage Controls" (PDF). November 1976.