Which organization aimed to represent all workers in Canada?

The organization that aimed to represent all workers in Canada was the One Big Union. This union was founded in the early 20th century during a time of significant industrial and social change. The One Big Union sought to unite workers across various industries and workplaces in order to strengthen their collective bargaining power and advocate for better working conditions, wages, and more equitable labor practices.

This approach was revolutionary at the time, as most unions were organized by specific trades or industries, which limited their ability to influence labor rights broadly. The movement aimed to transcend these boundaries and advocate for the rights of all workers, emphasizing solidarity among the labor force. The One Big Union was particularly notable during the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike, which demonstrated the power of organized labor when workers band together across different sectors.

Other organizations like the Canadian Labour Congress and the Ontario Federation of Labour, while significant in the labor movement, were established after or evolved from the influences of earlier movements such as the One Big Union, and they often represent a more structured or localized approach rather than the all-encompassing nature intended by the One Big Union. Meanwhile, the United Steelworkers is specific to the steel industry and does not represent all workers in Canada.