"will become the standard work on Canada's epic strike." Canadian Forum. "Bercuson has been able to flesh out much of the early background . and to provide insights into developments on the employers' side of the struggle." Calgary Herald. "an important addition to the literature . helps to explain why a general strike broke out in Winnipeg rather than elsewhere." This Magazine.

"Bercuson's perceptive and provocative study is the best yet." Canadian Historical Review.