Vocabulary
What is a labour union?
A. A government department
B. An organization that represents workers and negotiates on their behalf
C. A political party
D. A corporation
B. An organization that represents workers and negotiates on their behalf
What major economic problem was Canada experiencing in the 1970s?
A. Deflation
B. Inflation
C. Recession
D. Unemployment
B. Inflation
Who believed wage controls were necessary for economic stability?
A. Labour unions
B. Workers
C. The federal government
D. Protest organizers
C. The federal government
Which recent labour dispute discussed just now involved concerns about wages keeping up with inflation?
A. Ontario Education Worker Strikes
B. Confederation
C. The War of 1812
D. NAFTA
A. Ontario Education Worker Strikes
What was the main purpose of the 1976 General Strike?
A. To protest immigration laws
B. To support free trade
C. To protest wage controls introduced by the government
D. To lower taxes
C. To protest wage controls introduced by the government
What is collective bargaining?
A. Workers negotiating together for wages and working conditions
B. Businesses setting prices together
C. Government regulation of inflation
D. Voting during elections
A. Workers negotiating together for wages and working conditions
Why did the government introduce the Anti-Inflation Act?
A. To increase taxes
B. To reduce immigration
C. To slow inflation
D. To increase union membership
C. To slow inflation
Who organized much of the opposition to wage controls?
A. Banks
B. Labour unions
C. Media organizations
D. Schools
B. Labour unions
What issue connects the 1976 strike to modern cost-of-living concerns?
A. Housing and living expenses rising faster than wages
B. Population decline
C. Free trade
D. Voting rights
A. Housing and living expenses rising faster than wages
Who introduced the Anti-Inflation Act?
A. Pierre Trudeau
B. Brian Mulroney
C. Tommy Douglas
D. Jean Chrétien
A. Pierre Trudeau
A. A decrease in prices over time
B. The rate at which prices rise over time
C. A type of labour union
D. A government tax
B. The rate at which prices rise over time
What did the Anti-Inflation Board monitor?
A. Elections
B. Wages and prices
C. Immigration
D. Housing construction
B. Wages and prices
What did workers believe they were being unfairly blamed for?
A. Immigration
B. Government spending
C. Inflation
D. Elections
C. Inflation
Which group today continues to advocate for improved staffing levels and compensation?
A. Healthcare workers
B. Sports teams
C. Political parties
D. Universities
A. Healthcare workers
Approximately how many workers participated in the strike?
A. 50,000
B. 250,000
C. 1 million
D. 5 million
C. 1 million
What is lobbying?
A. A labour strike
B. A government law
C. An attempt to influence government decisions
D. A type of protest
C. An attempt to influence government decisions
Why did many unions believe wage controls were unfair?
A. They only affected politicians
B. They targeted workers while businesses continued making profits
C. They reduced taxes
D. They increased inflation
B. They targeted workers while businesses continued making profits
What was one major fear unions had regarding the Anti-Inflation Act?
A. Higher taxes
B. Reduced bargaining power
C. More immigration
D. Lower corporate profits
B. Reduced bargaining power
What debate continues today regarding workers in education, transportation, and healthcare?
A. The right to strike
B. Voting age
C. Immigration levels
D. Climate policy
A. The right to strike
Which best describes a general strike?
A. A strike involving only factory workers
B. A large-scale strike involving workers across industries
C. A protest led only by politicians
D. A strike organized by a single company
B. A large-scale strike involving workers across industries
What is a productivity-pay gap?
A. The difference between worker productivity and wage growth
B. The difference between workers and employers
C. The difference between taxes and wages
D. The difference between public and private jobs
A. The difference between worker productivity and wage growth
A. Unions believed it placed limits on collective bargaining while asking workers to bear the burden of fighting inflation.
B. Unions wanted inflation to continue increasing.
C. Unions were opposed to all government involvement in the economy.
D. Unions believed wage controls would increase worker salaries.
A. Unions believed it placed limits on collective bargaining while asking workers to bear the burden of fighting inflation.
How did the government and unions differ in their priorities?
A. Government focused on economic stability while unions focused on protecting workers' rights
B. Government wanted higher wages
C. Unions wanted higher inflation
D. Government opposed economic growth
A. Government focused on economic stability while unions focused on protecting workers' rights
What concept suggests that workers may lose faith in economic systems if hard work no longer leads to financial stability?
A. Lobbying
B. Economic Nihilism
C. Collective Bargaining
D. Inflation
B. Economic Nihilism
Why is the 1976 General Strike historically significant?
A. It was Canada's first election
B. It was Canada's largest labour protest
C. It ended inflation immediately
D. It eliminated unions
B. It was Canada's largest labour protest