May 17, 1941, marks a dramatic turn in the labor disputes plaguing the United States. In a bold move, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) ordered 100,000 hard coal miners to abandon their jobs, citing the failure of negotiations with Pennsylvania anthracite operators to reach a new contract agreement.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Labor Disputes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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