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December 30, 1949
Summit County Labor News
Akron, Summit County, Ohio
What is this article about?
In Glen Ridge, Ill., 145 coal miners who collectively bought their mine after the previous owner went bankrupt have ended their strike against themselves, following United Mine Workers directives amid a nationwide labor action.
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MINERS SETTLE WITH SELVES
The 145 coal miners who chipped in and bought the Glen Ridge shaft at Glen Ridge, Ill. when the former firm went out of business, have settled their strike against themselves.
They are members of the United Mine Workers, observe all UMW directives, and have been on a three-day week since John L. Lewis, UMW president called off the nationwide strike. The agreement ending the walkout here was reached at Washington through the UMW district officers.
Victor Meyers, president of the local, said the miners handle their grievances and labor relations as if they were employed by a private company.
The Union Label is the best compass for industry because when it is utilized labor relations never get off their true course.
The 145 coal miners who chipped in and bought the Glen Ridge shaft at Glen Ridge, Ill. when the former firm went out of business, have settled their strike against themselves.
They are members of the United Mine Workers, observe all UMW directives, and have been on a three-day week since John L. Lewis, UMW president called off the nationwide strike. The agreement ending the walkout here was reached at Washington through the UMW district officers.
Victor Meyers, president of the local, said the miners handle their grievances and labor relations as if they were employed by a private company.
The Union Label is the best compass for industry because when it is utilized labor relations never get off their true course.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Coal Miners
Strike Settlement
Worker Ownership
Umw Union
Labor Relations
What entities or persons were involved?
Victor Meyers
John L. Lewis
Where did it happen?
Glen Ridge, Ill.
Story Details
Key Persons
Victor Meyers
John L. Lewis
Location
Glen Ridge, Ill.
Story Details
145 coal miners buy their own mine, go on strike against themselves following UMW rules during nationwide action, and settle via union mediation while handling relations like a private company.