
Revisiting one of the biggest labor disputes in American history, right here in Arizona
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Struggles and Strikes: The Miners' Fight for Equality
This chapter explores the perilous conditions miners endure, particularly the dangers posed by 'widow makers,' and their fight against wage discrimination. It culminates in a significant labor dispute in Jerome, Arizona, where violent clashes erupted between striking miners and anti-union workers, highlighting the complexities of the struggle for labor rights.
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