On Strike, Cannelton, W. Va.

Identifier:

004177

Title:

On Strike, Cannelton, W. Va.

Date:

1981/03/27

Description:

'These unidentified coal miners are shown walking out of the Cannelton No. 8 mine in Fayette County, W. Va., Thursday night. They are among the members of the United Mine Workers who began a nationwide strike at 12:01 a.m. EST Friday. (AP Laserphoto) (jwr6040mbrCNDM/Craig Cunningham) (1981) (See AP wire story PM-UMW Strike, Bjt.)'

Subjects:

Coal Mines and Mining--Strikes., Coal miners--West Virginia--Cannelton., Strikes and lockouts--Coal mining--West Virginia--Cannelton.

Corporate Names:

Cannelton Mine no. 8.

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView