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The United Mine Workers of America in 1890
More miners died on the job in west virginia than in any other state between 18 90 and 19 12. Coal companies would evict striking workers from company owned housings, causing tent cities to spring up around mining towns. Companies would also hire detective agencies to investigate and harass any miners who were talking about unionizing.