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The United Mine Workers rejoins the American Federation of Labor.

Historical image related to The United Mine Workers rejoins the American Federation of Labor. from January 25, 1946

United Mine Workers of America

North American labor union

The United Mine Workers of America is a North American labor union best known for representing coal miners. Today, the Union also represents health care workers, truck drivers, manufacturing workers and public employees in the United States and Canada. Although its main focus…
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American Federation of Labor

Labor organization from 1886 to 1955

The American Federation of Labor was a national federation of labor unions in the United States that continues today as the AFL-CIO. It was founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1886 by an alliance of craft unions eager to provide mutual support and disappointed in the Knights of Labor.…
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