The conflicts between labour movement and employers were building up in Winnipeg for many years and the city has also witnessed a small general strike in 1918. Union leaders had a different view of the government. They did not trust the government and often argued with it. A large central committee of 1000 people who were mostly politicians and bankers was formed to look over the strike. As the word of the strike spread across Canada the workers declared soliditary with Winnipeg strikes.