The General Strike

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A description of the events surrounding the Winnipeg general strike of 1919.

Vocal Characteristics

Language

English

Voice Age

Middle Aged (35-54)

Accents

North American (General)

Transcript

Note: Transcripts are generated using speech recognition software and may contain errors.
the men were about to depart, but the federal government wanted to stop the march at all costs. A new plan was set in motion on the morning of June 17th the day set for the departure to Ottawa. The leadership of the march met with Bennett's envoys at the Hotel Saskatchewan. The proposal was simple. The strikers were asked to hold a departure and send a small delegation to Ottawa to meet with the prime minister.