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Subject:	Anniversary date
From:	Melinda Skinner <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Thu, 5 Apr 2001 09:15:23 -0400
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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
<[log in to unmask]>
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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