The Mine Workers' Strike in Bisby

On june 20, sixth, the i w w called for a strike. Although this wasn't actually put to a vote by any of the union's membership, even so, thousands of workers stayed off the job that day. Two organizations sprung up in town to oppose it. One was the workmen's loyalty league, which was made up of mine workers who were opposed to the strike. The other was the citizens protective league, or c p l,. It had originally been established in the face of a previous labor dispute and it re vened during the 19 17 strike.