These were the reasons (2011)

stories of union organizing in British Columbia

• Documentary
• History

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.

Release date

May 1, 2011

Runtime

26m

Language

English

Director

Howie Smith

Status

Released