Teach Me Communism

Episode 177: The Winnipeg General Strike of 1919

Teach Me Communism

Show Notes

This week: how the idea of One Big Union brought the city of Winnipeg together in solidarity… and also bike lessons and church! What happens when cops join your movement? How many rich people does it take to sabotage a strike?

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Solidarity forever!

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