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Yablonski's Fight to Reform the United Mine Workers
The 1960s struggle within the United Mine Workers pitted Jack Yablonski against Tony Boyle's leadership. Violence and fraud charges marked the campaign, ending with Boyle’s 1969 election win and Yablonski's assassination. Chip Yablonski continued the reform effort through legal action and advocacy with Miners For Democracy.
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William V. Shannon
New York Times
Washington
Jack Yablonski
Yablonski
United Mine Workers
UMW
W. A
Tony) Boyle
Coal Miners’ Union
John L. Lewis
Boyle
Lewis
Jock Yablonski
Department of Labor
Secretary of Labor
George P. Shultz
Joseph A
Chip) Yablonski, Jr
Capitol Hill
National Bank of Washington
Mine Workers Welfare and Retirement Fund
Chip”? Yablonski
Court of Appeals For
District of Columbia