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Strikes Prompt Winter Hardship for Miners and Nation
In 1978 the coal strike laid off about 25 000 workers in coal consuming and transporting sectors. Miners faced safety and pension concerns as winter intensified. Taft Hartley injunctions and National Guard efforts failed to restore work. Unemployment rose nationwide with 23 400 factory workers laid off weekly by mid March, and UMWA leaders warned of a fragile peace as contract talks dragged on.
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Appalachia
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Jimmy Carter
National Guard
Carter
UMWA
Arnold Miller
Rank and File
Val Scarton
Umwa District 2