Coal Strike Of 1902
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| Goals | Eight-hour workday, higher wages, and union recognition |
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| Location2 | Pennsylvania |
| Result in | Nine-hour workday ; wage increase of 10%; first strike settled by federal arbitration |
| Dates | May 12, 1902 – Oct 23, 1902 |
| Goal | Eight-hour workday, higher wages, and union recognition |
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| ID | 2393393 |
About Coal Strike Of 1902
The Coal strike of 1902 was a strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coalfields of eastern Pennsylvania. Miners striked for higher wages, shorter workdays, and the recognition of their union. The strike threatened to shut down the winter fuel supply to major American cities.
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