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United Mine Workers Press War Drive to Organize Unorganized
The United Mine Workers of America closes its eight day 37th biennial convention with John L. Lewis urging action to organize the unorganized. The union will delay wage demand talks until a two year contract begins next March while coordinating with government on prices transport and mine equipment. Lewis lauds war support noting 70 000 members in armed forces and 39 200 000 in war bonds and relief.
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