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Jess Succamore Interview: The Fight for Independent Canadian Unions

Jess Succamore arrived in Canada from England in 1952. He worked in a variety of jobs around British Columbia. He is best known for leading the campaign for independent Canadian unions. In this lengthy interview, Succamore recalls his relationships with many labour figures, strikes, organizing and internal disputes spanning more than five decades.

This interview was conducted by Sean Griffin and Ian McDonald on February 4, 2018 in Surrey, BC. It is part of our Oral History Collection.

Jess Succamore arrived in Canada from England in 1952. He worked in a variety of jobs around British Columbia. He is best known for leading the campaign for independent Canadian unions. In this lengthy interview, Succamore recalls his relationships with many labour figures, strikes, organizing and internal disputes spanning more than five decades.

Jess Succamore died at the age of 90 on June 1, 2022

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