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Winnipeg General Strike

The Winnipeg General Strike began on this day in 1919. As in Barcelona, the first target was the tram cars. Source.

Vaga de La Canadenca

On this day in 1919 workers at the Barcelona Traction, Light and Power Company (known locally as La Canadenca because it was founded by Canadian interests) went on strike. It developed into a general strike lasting 44 days and shutting down much of Catalonia. Source.