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These were the reasons(2011)
Status: Released
Date: 2011-05-01
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stories of union organizing in British Columbia
Overview:
This film takes us into the harsh realm of BC's early coal mines, canneries, and lumber camps; where primitve conditions and speed-ups often cost lives. Then, the film moves through the unemployed' struggles of the '30s, post WWII equity campaigns, and into more recent public sector strikes over union rights.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Canada
ProductionCompanies:
BC Overtime
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