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Copper Miners Strike - Calumet, Michigan, USA
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Copper Miners Strike - Calumet, Michigan, USA
Copper Miners Strike - Calumet, Michigan, USA. Industrial action by Copper Miners of the Western Federation of Miners. Workers were concerned of being displaced to a lower-paying job or of losing otheir job altogether with the advent of the one-man drills. Strikers here stand outside Dunns Bar, a favourite among miners. Just next door to Dunns was the No. 203 local WFM office. The sign on the left reads: " Something just as good Miners ask for bread, Jim [MacNaughton, C&H General Manager] offers lead". The sign in the middle reads: " One man machine Our Agitator". The sign on the right reads: " We demand higher wages and better working conditions". The men in front are holding copies of the Miners Bulletin. Date: 1913
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Action Bulletin Calumet Copper Demand Dispute Drill Federation Headquarters Michigan Miners Mines Mining Office Placards Strike Wages
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In this evocative photograph taken in 1913, a group of determined copper miners from Calumet, Michigan, USA, gather outside Dunn's Bar, a popular watering hole among workers. The miners, who were members of the Western Federation of Miners (WFM), were engaged in a bitter industrial dispute with their employers over concerns of being displaced by one-man drills and the subsequent loss of jobs or lower wages. The miners' placards clearly state their demands for "higher wages and better working conditions," as they rally in support of their cause. The sign on the left reads, "Something just as good Miners ask for bread, Jim [MacNaughton, C&H General Manager] offers lead," highlighting the stark contrast between the miners' basic needs and the company's perceived indifference. The middle sign reads, "One man machine Our Agitator," reflecting the miners' view of the one-man drills as a threat to their livelihoods. The photograph captures the intensity and solidarity of the miners during this pivotal moment in labor history. The image is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by workers in the early 20th century to secure fair wages and safe working conditions. The Miners Bulletin, visible in the hands of some of the miners, underscores the importance of unionization and collective action in advocating for workers' rights. This photograph, taken in Calumet, Michigan, in 1913, offers a glimpse into the rich history of the labor movement in the United States and serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the working class.
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