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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 Members Take Bargaining Fight to the Governor
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CWA Members Take Bargaining Fight to the Governor
CWA Members Take Bargaining Fight to the Governor
CWA Members Ratify Contract with Frontier Communications
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CWA Members Ratify Contract with Frontier Communications
CWA Members Ratify Contract with Frontier Communications
CWA Canada Learns New Moves for Bargaining