These were the reasons (2011)
stories of union organizing in British Columbia
- Released
- Runtime 0h 26m
- Director Howie Smith
- Genres Documentary History
Synopsis
This film takes us into the harsh realm of BC's early coal mines, canneries, and lumber camps; where primitve conditions and speed-ups often cost lives. Then, the film moves through the unemployed' struggles of the '30s, post WWII equity campaigns, and into more recent public sector strikes over union rights.
Crew
- Howie Smith Director
- Howie Smith Producer
