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Appalachia

theHandpuppet

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8. I was also disappointed

Reply to greatlaurel (Reply #6)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 10:51 AM

Sep 2014

Last edited Tue Sep 2, 2014, 12:15 PM - Edit history (1)

Labor history should be taught in every school in America. The right has done such a thorough job of destroying unions in this country that it seems most folks have lost touch with the history of the labor movement. What also seems to be lost is the fact that many of the greatest labor battles were waged by those who continue to be disenfranchised in this country -- women, Appalachians, minorities.

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Labor Day Rememberance: United Mine Workers of America [View all] theHandpuppet Aug 2014 OP

The unofficial birthplace of the UMW is at Robinson's Cave in New Straitsville, Ohio greatlaurel Aug 2014 #1

Picture of the 1st national convention of the United Mineworkers of America at the link. greatlaurel Sep 2014 #2

Can't get the pic to load for me theHandpuppet Sep 2014 #4

Finally got it to load. theHandpuppet Sep 2014 #5

Glad you liked it! greatlaurel Sep 2014 #6

I was also disappointed theHandpuppet Sep 2014 #8

Oral tradition from 'Bloody Mingo' yallerdawg Sep 2014 #3

Great find! greatlaurel Sep 2014 #7

Your all links reminded me of the story... yallerdawg Sep 2014 #9