Labor unions put pressure on employers and the government to improve working conditions for coal miners. Technology made it possible for machines to do some of the tasks that were dangerous for humans.
Labor unions put pressure on employers and the government to improve working conditions for coal miners. Technology made it possible for machines to do some of the tasks that were dangerous for humans.
The first U.S. coal labor union appeared in Illinois in the 1890s. By 1900 unions were present in five other states. Eventually, the United Mine Workers of America (UMW), a national organization, became the dominant labor influence in the industry.
Loek Kreukels has written: 'Mijnarbeid' -- subject(s): Coal miners, Coal mines and mining, History, Labor unions
It is very important to use clean coal technology. The pollutants from burning coal causes health problems as well as environmental problems. The clean coal technology cuts back on these pollutants and provides a cheap form of energy.
James Krohe has written: 'Midnight at noon' -- subject(s): Coal miners, Coal mines and mining, History, Labor unions
Eric Wyn Evans has written: 'The miners of South Wales' -- subject(s): Coal miners, Labor unions, Trade-unions
John L. Lewis improved the lives of coal miners by organizing them into unions. The unions forced the mine owners to make the mines safer and to stop the practice of child labor in the mines.
John L. Lewis improved the lives of coal miners by organizing them into unions. The unions forced the mine owners to make the mines safer and to stop the practice of child labor in the mines.
Charles Burnell Fowler has written: 'Collective bargaining in the bituminous coal industry' -- subject(s): Collective bargaining, Coal miners, Bituminous coal, Labor unions, Coal mines and mining
C. B. Stanton has written: 'Maxims for miners' -- subject(s): Coal miners, Coal mines and mining, Organizing, Labor unions
Alan Campbell has written: 'The Lanarkshire miners' -- subject(s): Coal miners, History, Labor unions
Knut Hartmann has written: 'Der Weg zur gewerkschaftlichen Organisation' -- subject(s): Coal miners, Coal mines and mining, Coal mining, History, Labor unions, Strikes and lockouts