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The Truth About the ’37 Oshawa GM Strike

They Made Cars and They Made Plans: Reds & an International Rank and File Unionized GM

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Pub Date Nov 1 2024 | Archive Date Oct 31 2024


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Uncover the truth behind the historic 1937 Oshawa GM strike and the unsung heroes who fought for workers' rights.

For 50 years, conventional wisdom has obscured the real story of how autoworkers in Oshawa, Canada, stood up against a powerful anti-union government, a biased press, and the world's largest corporation. Tony Leah, a long-time union activist, challenges the accepted narrative, revealing the crucial roles of rank-and-file workers, women, and international solidarity in this pivotal moment in Canadian labor history.

Through the voices and actions of those on the shop floor, The Truth About the ’37 Oshawa GM Strike exposes the myths and misinterpretations that have dominated the historical record. Discover the untold stories of courage, determination, and collective action that continue to inspire today's labor movement. Was the international UAW a hindrance or a help? What was the true role of women strikers? Understanding what really happened at the Oshawa GM plant in 1937 is essential for anyone striving to revive a fighting spirit that can win.

Uncover the truth behind the historic 1937 Oshawa GM strike and the unsung heroes who fought for workers' rights.

For 50 years, conventional wisdom has obscured the real story of how autoworkers...


A Note From the Publisher

Speaks to the power of Labour Unions

In Canada, available from UTP Distribution and represented by the Canadian Manda Group. In the US, contact IPG.

US price, $24.95

Speaks to the power of Labour Unions

In Canada, available from UTP Distribution and represented by the Canadian Manda Group. In the US, contact IPG.

US price, $24.95


Advance Praise

"a remarkable piece of research… a real substantial original contribution to the historiography of not just the Local but of the history of the UAW and the CAW in Canada." -Professor Stephanie Ross, McMaster University School of Labour Studies.

"This really needs to be seen, in part because it offers an important re-interpretation of this event in Canadian labour history… beautifully crafted…. It's clear, it's thorough. It reads almost like a novel." -Wayne Lewchuk, Professor Emeritus, McMaster University School of Labour Studies"

"a remarkable piece of research… a real substantial original contribution to the historiography of not just the Local but of the history of the UAW and the CAW in Canada." -Professor...


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ISBN 9781771863650
PRICE $24.95 (USD)
PAGES 280

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