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4. Rupture

Haymarket Originals: Fragile Juggernaut

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Struggles and Solidarity in Coal Mining Communities

The chapter explores the challenges faced by coal miners in the 1930s, focusing on their labor movement, strikes, and the role of unions amidst economic turmoil. It highlights the harsh working conditions, the influence of communist and radical leaders, and the intense repression faced by miners during strikes. The narrative also discusses the impact of legislative reforms like the National Industrial Recovery Act and the significant organizing drives that shaped American working-class history.

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