Estevan riot
| Estevan Riot | |||
|---|---|---|---|
RCMP officers during the Estevan Riot | |||
| Date | September 29, 1931 | ||
| Location | |||
| Caused by | Labour unrest from coal miners | ||
| Goals | Improved wages and working conditions | ||
| Methods | Protest march | ||
| Parties | |||
| Casualties | |||
| Death | 4 | ||
The Estevan riot, also known as the Black Tuesday Riot, occurred when members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police attacked striking coal miners from nearby Bienfait, Saskatchewan, on September 29, 1931. The miners had been on strike since September 7, 1931, hoping to improve their wages and working conditions.