Unionization of the UMWA

Throughout history, within the forming of the American Labor Foundation, the United Mine Workers of America have no doubt led the way with their leadership. They set the standard for collective bargaining for the American industrial revolution of the 20th century. Their principles and guidelines, power and unity and unmatched leadership have inspired all future generations of blue-collar workers for over 10 years. The continued efforts throughout all of the hard ships of trials and tribulation attest to the coal miner’s dedication to endure the forming of a strong union.

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Founding of the UMWA………….……………………………………………………….4

John L. Lewis…………………….………………………………………………………..4

Forming of the CIO……………….……………………………………………………….5

"A scab is a two-legged animal with a corkscrew soul, a water brain, a combination backbone of jelly and glue. Where others have hearts, he carries a tumor of rotten principles."

"Esau sold his birthright for a mess of pottage. Judas sold his Savior for thirty pieces of silver. Benedict Arnold sold his country for a promise of a commission in the British army." The scab sells his birthright, country, his wife, his children and his fellowmen for an unfulfilled promise from his employer.

On September 10, the strikers marched to Lattimer and were stopped by a force led by Sheriff Martin. The unexpected halt led to confusion and jostling, and shots suddenly rang out. Nineteen of the miners were killed, and perhaps fifty more were wounded, in what became known as the Lattimer Massacre. Although the violence was committed by the so-called forces of law and was needless--the sheriff had dispersed larger, rowdier crowds alone in previous confrontations--no one was convicted for the murders at Lattimer. The primary result of the massacre was rapid growth in unionism in the anthracite region. During the next four months approximately 15,000 new names were added to the UMWA rolls.

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