Rise of Unions Flashcards
0
Q
Unions began to form when?
A
1880-1910
1
Q
Which major corporations controlled the majority of the industry and finance of Canada?
A
Imperial Oil, Massey-Harris, Dunsmuir Coal
2
Q
How many workers joined the unions?
A
Approx. 10%
3
Q
What problems did workers face?
A
Replacement by new immigrants and govt favoured corp.
4
Q
What did companies use to control worker violence and strikes/protest from 1910-1914?
A
Private police forces
5
Q
How were working conditions in factories?
A
Loud, unsafe (lost limbs), low pay,
6
Q
Who were strikebreakers?
A
Usually Asian men looking for work to support their families and other immigrants.
