The West Virginia coal wars-fought between the United Mine Workers and coal operators, from 1912 to 1922 -there have been books and films about the conflict, it is little remembered. Kevin Corley’s novel, Matewan Blood & Coal, seeks to bridge the gap
The history of labor in the region gets shouted down by corporations.
Struggles making history
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Labor militants ousted entrenched leadership in the United Mine Workers in 1972, an historic breakthrough that led to setbacks and successes.
Unions representing workers in the coal industry are generally not opposed to the realities of climate change. They know that the impending energy transition is inevitable – they just want to ensure that it is just.
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Blacklisted Hollywood workers independently produced one of the great labor films. “One of the reasons we made ‘Salt of the Earth’ after we were blacklisted was to commit a crime worthy of the punishment,” Paul Jarrico said.
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