Articles related to "United Mine Workers Of America"



Agnes Burns Wieck: A Leader of Joan of Arcs -- Part II
This is the second part of an article about labor organizer Agnes Burns Wieck
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In the Midst of Terror She Went out to Her Work -- Part I
This article describes the cold-blooded murder of union organizer Fannie Sellins.
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Agnes Burns Wieck: A Leader of Joan of Arcs -- Part I
Part I or a two-part article about Frances Burns Wieck, a feminist, socialist, labor organizer, and writer who was active during the first part of the twentieth century.
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The UMWA: Its Presidents in Historical Perspective -- Part II
This article, the second of four parts, presents brief biographical sketches of presidents of the United Mine Workers of America, from John Mitchell, elected in 1898 through Frank J. Hayes, who left office January 1, 1920.
michael d. ratchford john mitchell knights of labor thomas l. lewis john p. white

The West Virginia Coal Mine Wars
West Virginia coal operators push miners to extremes. They push back with rebellion and an invasion that involves thousands of men.
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Massacre at Ludlow: Prelude
This article describes conditions and events in the southern Colorado coal fields during the early twentieth century. What occured then led to the brutal massacre at Ludlow where men, women, and children alike were systematically butchered and burned by law enforcement officers and militiiamen.
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The UMWA: Its Presidents in Historical Perspective - Part I
This article, the first of three parts, presents brief biographical sketches of the first four presidents of the United Mine Workers of America.
united mine workers of america john b. rae john mcbride phil r. penna michael d. ratchford

In the Midst of Terror She Went out to Her Work -- Part II
Part II of the story of the cold-blooded murder of union organizer Fannie Sellins.
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Mother Jones: The "Miners' Angel" - Part II
This installment concludes the brief biography of Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, begun in the February 12 issue.

Mountaintop Removal
Mining in West Virginia faces a tough test.
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Mountaintop Removal: Should It Go On?
Mountaintop removal has become an emotional and political time bomb in West Virginia...
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Mountaintop Removal (Part II)
Mining has always been controversial in Appalachia...
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The UMWA: Its Presidents in Historical Perspective -- Part III
Frank J. Hayes,John L. Lewis,American Federation of Labor,AFL, Congress of Inidustrial Organizations (CIO),United Mine Workers of America, UMWA,Thomas Kennedy,Philip Murray,W. A. Boyle,Tony Boyle,Jock Yablonski,Cabin Creek, West Virginia,Arnold Miller,Sam Church


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