Where You Goin' Company Town

Overview

This short documentary examines the changing relations between labour and management in the long-established company town of Trail, BC, in which 90% of the workforce is employed by Cominco, the world’s largest lead-zinc smelter. The metal workers in the town are outspoken about the health risks associated with their line of work, and a debate about unionization ensues. The days of paternalistic management are gone, and the emphasis is now on participation and involvement. An eventual strike over dissatisfaction with labour relations turns violent when management, union executives, and workers clash over competing interests.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1975

Original language

English

Production

ONF,NFB

Director

Stephen Dewar

Producer

Ian McLaren

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0237918