Knox United Church 400 Edmonton Street
Weekend celebration of the1919 Winnipeg General Strike with a focus on what we can learn from this important historical event. A time and place for those promoting social justice and environmental issues in workplaces, community, and schools. A chance to meet, learn, plan and mobilize.

“Rise As One” Building Bridges -working together toward a better future- Workshops with labour and community activists. Lunch will be served.

For more information or to register call the Workers Organizing Resource Centre at 947-2220 or go to www.victoriapark1919.ca or Email: 1919-2009@mts.net

The Winnipeg Labour Council is pleased to host a family picnic. Children attending the picnic will receive hot dogs, balloons, entertainment, inflatable rides and a entry in a free bike raffle! The picnic is open to all members of Winnipeg Labour Council, affiliated unions, their families and the children of Rossbrook House, Andrews Street Family Centre and the Winnipeg Boys and Girls Club.

Freight House Park at Ross and Isabel
12:00 Noon – 4:00 p.m

For more information call the Winnipeg Labour Council at 942-0522 or email info@winnipeglabour.ca

Doors Open Event: Tour of the Ukrainian Labour Temple which is celebrating its 90th anniversary. The tour will begin with a brief talk on the circumstances which led to the construction of this building and its intended use, a brief description of the architectural and engineering features of the exterior and interior, the uses of the building, and special significance which resulted in its being designated a Provincial and Municipal heritage site.

The tour will include a brief social history of the community, a description of the events which took place here (including events connected to the Winnipeg General Strike); and will include special features of the interior, the stage, balcony, etc.

Tour takes place on Sunday, May 24th, beginning at 10 a.m. and will end at 3 p.m.

In commemoration of the 90th Anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike!, Danny Schur presents this condensed, outdoor version of his award-winning musical Strike! in the very location of “Bloody Saturday” – the 1919 General Strike event that inspired the musical. Strike! – Winnipeg Shocks the Nation features a cast of 100, mounted horses, antique vehicles and a life-size replica of the iconic streetcar at the centre of the riot.

City Hall, Main at William
Rain or shine. Bring your own lawn chairs.

Seating on Main Street begins at 1:00 p.m. | Show 2:00 p.m.
FREE
For more information, visit www.strikemusical.com

The Winnipeg Labour Choir presents “Tory Times: The Right is Wrong”, a political satire of music and theatre featuring Steven Harper, Michael Ignatieff, The Raging Grannies and Ladies Against Women.

Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St.
Doors 7:15 p.m. | Show 8:00 pm.
Tickets are $10

For tickets or information phone 774-8573 or email:wpglabourchoir@mts.net