1919 and the Labour Revolt: How Workers Fought for a Different Canada 100 Years Ago
Event Details: Peterborough Historical Society Public Lecture. One hundred years ago, massive unemployment, economic dislocation and social unrest greeted soldiers returning from the First World War. Labour revolt and strikes were widespread across Canada. Peterborough, then a manufacturing town, also witnessed strikes in this year. Professor Bryan Palmer will take us back to the aspirations of workers in 1919 when Canada was very different from today. Professor Palmer is a labour historian who has authored, co-authored, or edited more than 20 books, a number of which have won awards.
Event Location: Lion’s Centre 347 Burnham Street
Event Dates: Tuesday 21 May 2019
Event Start/End Times: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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