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Foreign News
July 20, 1893
The Helena Independent
Helena, Lewis And Clark County, Montana
What is this article about?
In Birmingham, UK, delegates for 288,000 coal miners opposed a 25% wage cut proposed by mine owners. No strike decision made, but it could be the largest in UK history if pursued.
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A Reduction in Wages Asked.
LONDON, July 19.-Delegates representing 288,000 coal miners in various parts of the country, met in Birmingham to-day to consider the proposal of the mine owners to reduce wages 25 per cent. After a lengthy and heated debate a resolution was adopted declaring that the conference was opposed to the reduction. No decision was reached to-day on the question of a strike if the mine owners persist in their intention to make the reduction. The strike, should one occur, would be the largest movement of the kind that has ever taken place in the United Kingdom.
LONDON, July 19.-Delegates representing 288,000 coal miners in various parts of the country, met in Birmingham to-day to consider the proposal of the mine owners to reduce wages 25 per cent. After a lengthy and heated debate a resolution was adopted declaring that the conference was opposed to the reduction. No decision was reached to-day on the question of a strike if the mine owners persist in their intention to make the reduction. The strike, should one occur, would be the largest movement of the kind that has ever taken place in the United Kingdom.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Coal Miners
Wage Reduction
Birmingham Conference
Potential Strike
United Kingdom
Where did it happen?
Birmingham
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Birmingham
Event Date
July 19
Outcome
no decision reached on strike; conference opposed to 25% wage reduction
Event Details
Delegates representing 288,000 coal miners met in Birmingham to consider mine owners' proposal to reduce wages 25 per cent. After debate, resolution adopted opposing the reduction. Potential strike discussed if owners persist, which would be the largest in UK history.