Estevan riot
1931 event in Saskatchewan, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Estevan riot, also known as the Black Tuesday Riot, was a confrontation between the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and striking coal miners from nearby Bienfait, Saskatchewan, which took place in Estevan, Saskatchewan, on September 29, 1931. The miners had been on strike since September 7, 1931, hoping to improve their wages and working conditions.
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Estevan Riot | |||
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Date | September 29, 1931 | ||
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Caused by | Labour unrest from coal miners | ||
Goals | Improved wages and working conditions | ||
Methods | Protest march | ||
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Death(s) | 3 |
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