{"product_id":"direct-action-gets-the-goods-a-graphic-history-of-the-strike-in-canada-9781771134170","title":"Direct Action Gets the Goods: A Graphic History of the Strike in Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003eArt has always played a significant role in the history of the labour movement. Songs, stories, poems, pamphlets, and comics, have inspired workers to take action against greedy bosses and helped shape ideas of a more equal world. They also help fan the flames of discontent. Radical social change doesn't come without radical art. It would be impossible to think about labour unrest without its iconic songs like \"Solidarity Forever\" or its cartoons like Ernest Riebe's creation, Mr. Block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this vein, The Graphic History Collective has created an illustrated chronicle of the strike--the organized withdrawal of labour power--in Canada. For centuries, workers in Canada--Indigenous and non-Indigenous, union and non-union, men and women--have used the strike as a powerful tool, not just for better wages, but also for growing working-class power. This lively comic book will inspire new generations to learn more about labour and working-class history and the power of solidarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGraphic History Collective:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eThe Graphic History Collective is made up of activists, artists, writers, and researchers passionate about comics, history, and social change. They produce alternative histories--people's histories--in an accessible format to help people understand the historical roots of contemporary social issues. Previous publications include \u003ci\u003eDrawn to Change: Graphic Histories of Working-Class Struggle\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMay Day: A Graphic History of Protest\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Between the Lines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50506321297682,"sku":"9781771134170","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a5e074b4-b8dd-4e80-aa2c-cb449831df55.jpg?v=1730848795","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/direct-action-gets-the-goods-a-graphic-history-of-the-strike-in-canada-9781771134170","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}