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The United Mine Workers conducted a strike in Colorado, called in October 1903 by President Mitchell, and lasting into 1904. The strike, while overshadowed by a simultaneous strike conducted by the Western Federation of Miners among hard rock miners in the Cripple Creek District , contributed to the labor struggles in Colorado.
President, United Mine Workers of America John Mitchell (February 4, 1870 – September 9, 1919) was a United States labor leader and president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1898 to 1908.
John L. Lewis, United Mine Workers President plaque located in Lucas, Iowa On September 14, 1964, four years after his retirement from the UMWA, Lewis was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Lyndon B. Johnson , his citation reading:
After his father was killed in a mine explosion, Yablonski became active in the United Mine Workers and began to advocate for better working conditions. He was first elected to union office in 1934. In 1940, Yablonski was elected as a representative to the international executive board. In 1958 he was appointed president of UMW District 5. [2]
Pages in category "Presidents of the United Mine Workers" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
President, United Mine Workers of America Cecil Roberts (born October 31, 1946) is a miner and president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA). [ 1 ] He also sits on the AFL–CIO's executive council.
United Mine Workers of America International President Cecil E. Roberts said a budget provision — approved by a U.S. House subcommittee Thursday — prohibiting the Department of Labor from ...
Arnold Ray Miller (April 25, 1923 – July 12, 1985) was a miner and labor activist who served as president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), AFL–CIO, from 1972 to 1979. Winning as a reform candidate, he gained positive changes for the miners, including compensation for black lung disease.