United Mine Workers of America, Lewis

The transcript discusses the unique position of the coal industry within the federation, highlighting the leadership of John L. Lewis. It explains how coal miners are organized into a single industrial union, the United Mine Workers of America, which has become the world's richest labor union.

What is the exception in the federation mentioned in the text?

Who was John L. Lewis and what was his role in the coal industry?

How are coal miners organized according to the text?

What percentage of coal workers does the industrial union comprise?

What is the significance of the United Mine Workers of America as mentioned in the text?