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Union Zindabad! — South Asian Canadian Labour History in British Columbia

Union Zindabad! South Asian Canadian Labour History in British Columbia focuses on the history of South Asian1 immigrants as workers, and their relationship to the labour movement in BC.

Union Zindabad! South Asian Canadian Labour History in British Columbia focuses on the history of South Asian1 immigrants as workers, and their relationship to the labour movement in BC.

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In the 68 years since the IWA began organizing sawmills, the face of the membership had changed remarkably as

South Asian Canadians became a significant part of the union. The final membership meeting of Local 1-217 before

becoming part of the United Steelworkers in 2005 demonstrates the importance of South Asians to the union.

IWA Local 1-217 files.

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