HIST 2360Y Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Tlatoani, Maple Leaf Gardens, Mixed Economy
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Peter markunas, nick nargan and julian gryshko, murdered, sask. , 1931. Mine workers union of canada mwuc organized all coal miners in saskatchewan. By september of 1931 the union had asked for beter wages and safer working condiions: decided to strike. Held a peaceful protest (a march) in a nearby town to bring atenion to their cause. Rcmp decided to put a stop to the protest: lined up along the street, rcmp begins to atack the miners. Three miners were shot dead by the rcmp: they were ordinary workers ighing for their rights. 3 signiicant diferences from winnipeg: the prominent role of women in the strike- organizing and supporing. Ask to come to saskatchewan by the union to lead the charge and encourage the workers. Became a target of the police- arrested and charged with inciing a riot, and being involved in a riot.