1976 Canadian general strike explained

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

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]

Notes and References

1. News: Canadians Strike over Wage Curbs . October 15, 1976. Robert . Trumbull . . September 16, 2024.
2. Book: Vair . George . The Struggle against Wage Controls . en-CA.
3. Web site: Canadian workers strike against wage controls, 1976 Global Nonviolent Action Database . nvdatabase.swarthmore.edu.
4. Web site: Centre . BC Labour Heritage . Out to Fight Controls . Working People Built BC . October 13, 2022.
5. News: Smash Wage Controls . November 1976.