Art has always played a significant role in the History of the labour movement.
This lively comic book will inspire new generations to learn more about labour and working-class History and the power of solidarity..
For centuries, workers in Canada--Indigenous and non-Indigenous, union and non-union, men and women--have used the Strike as a powerful tool, not just for better wages, but also for growing working-class power.
In this vein, The Graphic History Collective has created an illustrated chronicle of the strike--the organized withdrawal of labour power--in Canada.
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It would be impossible to think about labour unrest without its iconic songs like Solidarity Forever or its cartoons like Ernest Riebe\'s creation, Mr.
Radical social change doesn\'t come without radical art.
They also help fan the flames of discontent.
Songs, stories, poems, pamphlets, and comics, have inspired workers to take Action against greedy bosses and helped shape ideas of a more equal world.
Art has always played a significant role in the History of the labour movement
