1946 Coal Strike

The transcript discusses a significant coal strike led by L. Lewis, highlighting the national impact and the government's response. It details the negotiations between miners and operators, which began in early March but resulted in stalemates. The miners, numbering 400,000, left the pits on April 2nd, demanding a health and welfare fund financed by the industry. The strike's effects are particularly noted in West Virginia mining areas, where chaos ensued following the strike call.

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