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May Day 1916 – When anthracite mineworkers earned the 8 hour workday

Posted on May 1, 2019April 30, 2019 by Jake Wynn

On May 1, 1916, miners in the Coal Region earned the 8 hour workday, successfully ending decades of advocacy and protest.

Posted in Anthracite mining, IndustryTagged 1916, 8 hour day, anthracite, Anthracite mining, Labor, Luzerne County, May Day, Organized Labor, Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County, United Mine Workers of America1 Comment

“Stick to the Union” – Factory girls supported union miners during Coal Strike of 1902

Posted on March 8, 2018February 14, 2018 by Jake Wynn

Coal miners across Pennsylvania went on strike in 1902. They couldn't have succeeded without the ladies.

Posted in Industry, Williams ValleyTagged 1902, anthracite, Coal Mining, Coal Region, Coal Strike of 1902, Factories, Labor, Lykens, Tower City, United Mine Workers of America, Wiconisco, Williams Valley, Williamstown, WomenLeave a comment

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