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Coal miners in Kanawha County demanded that operators raise their compensation rate to that of the surrounding area. The operators refused the demand, and therefore striking began on April 18, 1912 which lasted through July of 1913.

Paint Creek JCT, Coal Mine Strike, Cabin Creek, W. Va.

Identifier:
045093
Collection Number:
A&M 3914-ADD
Title:
Paint Creek JCT, Coal Mine Strike, Cabin Creek, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1913
Description:
Coal miners in Kanawha County demanded that operators raise their compensation rate to that of the surrounding area. The operators refused the demand, and therefore striking began on April 18, 1912 which lasted through July of 1913.
Acquisition Source:
Duez, Richard
Acquisition Method:
Gift
Medium:
digital file
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView