1919: THE GREAT LABOUR REVOLT An international uprising of workers followed World War I. The best known Canadian manifestation was the Winnipeg General Strike. Less known is that Alberta workers… Read more »
A 17-minute video of “Waltzing with the Angels,” the story of the Métis Ironworkers who did the most dangerous work constructing the skyscrapers in Edmonton in the 1970s and 1980s… Read more »
HOLD THE DATE! 1919 GREAT LABOUR REVOLT CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION, October 11 and 12, 2019, Ukrainian Centre, 11018-97 Street, Edmonton The Alberta Labour History Institute is hosting a free Thanksgiving weekend… Read more »
A digital exhibit on the Winnipeg General Strike was launched on May 15. The completed exhibit is now available in its entirety at the following link: 1919strike.lib.umanitoba.ca
The Calgary Public Library is hosting a book launch for 1919: A Graphic History of the Winnipeg General Strike on May 1. Information is on the poster. Here is a link… Read more »
Women and the Winnipeg General Strike: A Free Public Screening of The Notorious Mrs. Armstrong Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Alexander Calhoun Salon, Memorial Park Library, 1221… Read more »
This important study from the Parkland Institute was prepared by sociologist Dr. Angele Alook, a labour relations officer with AUPE and an instructor at Concordia University College who teaches Public… Read more »
Please join us for the upcomingBook Launch of Compassion: A Global History of Social Policy by Alvin FinkelSaturday, February 2, 2019 at 6 pm Ukrainian Centre, 11018 97 Street, Edmonton… Read more »
Throughout 2019, ALHI will be posting vignettes regarding the Great Labour Revolt of 1919. Events commemorating this centennial will be held throughout the province later in 2019 with a focus… Read more »
We now have pages for United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) and Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) linked up on our Unions index page.