UMWA, Miners Right To Strike Committee Records

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Restrictions:

No special access restriction applies.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], UMWA, Miners Right To Strike Committee Records, A&M 3660, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1/2 in. (1 folder)
Abstract:
Records of the Miners Right To Strike Committee, a group affiliated with the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), documenting a strike against the Bituminous Coal Operators' Association (BCOA) in 1977 that resulted in a 1978 contract. Collection includes bulletins, handbills, newsletters, and other material issued by the Committee. Also includes "Statement of the Bituminous Coal Operators' Association (BCOA), presented at the First Session of the National Bituminous Coal Wage Agreement Negotiations, Washington, D.C., 10-6-1977". There is an UMWA - BCOA Arbitration Review Board document (Decision No. 108; Appeal No. 574; between Consolidation Coal Company and Local Union 6114, District 29; arbitrated by Theodore Dyke; dated 30 May 1977; ARB File No. 29-77-601). A one-page photocopy from Vol. 3, No. 26, 4 July 1977, of "Coal Week", describes President Jimmy Carter's position in reference to negotiations between the UMWA and BCOA.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], UMWA, Miners Right To Strike Committee Records, A&M 3660, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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