24.25" x 18".

Canadian. 1937. On April 8th, 1937 the General Motors plant in Oshawa was a hive of labour union activity. At 7:05 am just minutes into the working day, workers put down their tools and left the plant en masse. They sought change, demanding an 8-hour work day and the recognition of the United Auto Workers (UAW) as legitimate representatives of the nearly 4000 workers and others in the automotive sector. The response from the Province of Ontario was swift- all liquor stores were closed, and a semi-legal force of strikebreakers was assembled. Violence ensued, ranging from threats to actual incidents between the sides. To bring order, Oshawa's mayor, Alex Hall, issued orders that were posted in various places around the factory grounds and surrounding area. Two weeks later, the strike ended with the acceptance of the union (along with other demands) by the automaker and the matter was settled. It is exceptional to see such a poster survive history; it sends the viewer back to a tense time in labour relations- a rare glimpse into the relationship between the pre-war auto workers and management. Unmarked.

Three horizontal fold marks. Minor staining to lower edge. Some yellowing along outer edges consistent with age.

Paper.