100 years on: a Winnipeg General Strike reading list

Today marks the 100th anniversary of a pivotal event in Canadian history.

The legacy of the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 remains contested, but for those seeking to build working class movements today, I believe there is plenty that can be learned from that period of workers’ revolt in Canada.

From how it all began, to what happened in the years to follow, here is a list of some reading suggestions for those wanting to dive in.