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April 5
A huge underground explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Montcoal, W. Va. kills 29 miners. It was the worst U.S. mine disaster in 40 years. The Massey Energy Co. mine had been cited for 2 safety infractions the day before the blast; 57 the month before, and 1,342 in the previous five years - 2010
Also on this date: Columnist Victor Riesel, a crusader against mob infiltration of unions, blinded when a hired assailant threw sulfuric acid in his face. 14,000 teachers strike Hawaii schools, colleges.
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CWA Hosts Presidents’ Meeting and Legislative and Political Conference
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CWA Hosts Presidents’ Meeting and Legislative and Political Conference
CWA Hosts Presidents’ Meeting and Legislative and Political Conference
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CWA Human Rights Committee Members Take Eric’s ID Law to Washington, D.C.
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CWA Human Rights Committee Members Take Eric’s ID Law to Washington, D.C.
CWA Human Rights Committee Members Take Eric’s ID Law to Washington, D.C.