Arthur "Slim" Evans
Canadian trade unionist (1890–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Arthur Herbert "Slim" Evans (April 24, 1890 – February 13, 1944) was a leader in the industrial labor union movement in Canada and the United States.[1] He is most known for leading the On To Ottawa Trek. Evans was involved in the Industrial Workers of the World, the One Big Union, and the Worker's Unity League. He was a member of the Communist Party of Canada.[2]
For other people named Arthur Evans, see Arthur Evans (disambiguation).
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Arthur "Slim" Evans | |
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Born | Arthur Herbert Evans (1890-04-24)April 24, 1890 |
Died | February 13, 1944(1944-02-13) (aged 53) |
Occupation(s) | Trade Unionist, carpenter |
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Known for | Leading the On to Ottawa Trek |
Political party | Communist Party of Canada |
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