Democracy at Work
1944
18 min
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This short documentary was made near the end of World War II to introduce the subject of the need for labour-management committees. Government and industry in Canada were looking to a post-war era where production would have to be converted to peacetime. The objective was to improve productivity by reducing absenteeism, workplace accidents and keeping morale high.
Details
This short documentary was made near the end of World War II to introduce the subject of the need for labour-management committees. Government and industry in Canada were looking to a post-war era where production would have to be converted to peacetime. The objective was to improve productivity by reducing absenteeism, workplace accidents and keeping morale high.
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directorStanley HawesFred Lasse
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editingStanley HawesFred Lasse
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producerStanley Hawes
Education
Ages 14 to 17
History - World War II
Media Education - Advertising
Media Education - Documentary Film
Social Studies - Labour Studies
Discuss
the post-war model for business in factories established in Britain, as the
world transitioned to peace time. Was this model successful when applied to
Canada's workforce? Discuss the rights of the factory worker as depicted in
this film.
