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1926 anthracite coal miners strike ends...
1926 anthracite coal miners strike ends...
Item # 723281
February 17, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut Feb. 17, 1926
* Anthracite coal miners strike ends
* Northeastern Pennsylvania region
* Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton area
The front page has a one column heading: "Great Anthracite Strike Is Over; Miners Happy" (see images)
Complete with 14 pages, some tiny binding holes along the spine, minor margin wear, generally nice.
AI notes: On February 17, 1926, the long and disruptive coal strike involving anthracite miners effectively came to an end when union leaders and coal operators reached a settlement that paved the way for miners to return to work after months of stoppage. The strike, part of the broader 1925–1926 national coal crisis, had sharply reduced the supply of hard coal used for heating in the northeastern United States, causing fuel shortages during the winter and prompting federal concern. Negotiations produced a compromise that preserved existing wage scales for anthracite miners while restoring production and stabilizing coal distribution. The agreement marked a critical moment in labor relations, temporarily easing tensions between miners and operators and underscoring the federal government’s growing role as a mediator in major industrial disputes during the early 20th century.
Category: The 20th Century
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