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The Significance of the Battle of Blair Mountain, 100 Years Later

By | September 2, 2021

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Labor and regional advocates commemorate a pivotal milestone in coal union history.

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Stepping into the Mine Wars

By | June 14, 2016

The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum in Matewan, W.Va., chronicles the struggle to unionize the state’s coal mines. Photographs and artifacts introduce visitors to the people and events from that time.

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