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I just stumbled across an interesting fact-- which seems especially
pertinent since we are showing a new exhibition at the Library on
"Virginia's Coal Towns." On this day (April 5th) in 1989, the strike
against Pittston Coal Company began. Coal miners in Virginia began a
successful, year-long strike against Pittston Coal Company. During the
strike, at least 3,000 were arrested in peaceful sit-ins, and another 40,000
miners joined in sympathy strikes. The strike, which had started over
retiree benefits, was settled only with federal intervention.
Melinda Skinner
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Annual Fund Director
Library of Virginia Foundation
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219-8000
http://www.lva.lib.va.us
Voice - (804) 692-3591
FAX- (804) 692-3812
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