Tony Boyle

February 18, 1969: Against UMWA Wishes, Raleigh Co. Miners Protest to Have Black Lung Recognized

On February 18, 1969, 282 coal miners walked off their jobs in Raleigh County. While coal strikes were common at the time, this one was different. First,…

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December 1, 1901: Tony Boyle Born in Montana

Tony Boyle was born in Montana on December 1, 1901. His controversial tenure as president of the United Mine Workers of America would lead to big changes…

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Nov. 20, 1968: Farmington Mine Explosion Kills 78

In the predawn hours of November 20, 1968, a massive explosion ripped through the Consolidation Coal Company’s Number 9 mine near Farmington. Twenty-one…

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