Reporting+the+Strike+Assignment

It is May 16, 1919, one day after 30 000 service workers in Winnipeg walked off the job to protest better working conditions, wages, and a shorter work day. This event affected not only the citizens of Winnipeg, but industries and communities across Canada.

TASK:
Your task is to write a news article documenting the events of the previous day and the experiences of the individuals who either went on strike or were somehow affected by the strike. Be sure to capture/recount the events of the day in detail while personalizing the report by reflecting upon one individual’s experiences. Think about the cause-and-effect relationship and identify some of the short-term and long-term effects of the strike.

CRITERIA:
Your news article must meet the following criteria: > article > person quotes) You can use any source you like in order to get a better idea of what went on that day, I'll post a few links.
 * maximum 250 words, typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font
 * have a catchy headline that conveys the key message of the
 * present the facts (5Ws) and a personal account (first-

This assignment will be worth a significant portion of your Unit 2 grade.