when did labour unions first appear in canada
The Canadian Labour Union (1872 â 1878) was the short-lived first attempt at a national central organization to represent labour unions in Canada.It was founded in Toronto, Ontario on September 23, 1873, by 46 local unions.It could not be called a national body as only Ontario based unions participated.he Canadian Labour Union (1872 â 1878) was the short-lived first attempt at a national central organization to represent labour unions in Canada.