The Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902 was significant because it was the first time in American history that the President took direct, non-militant action. Theodore Roosevelt acted as a moderator for a compromise that happened at the White House.
Rooseveltâ??s handling of the Coal Strike of 1902 is very important because it signifies the first time the federal government intervened as a neutral mediator in a business affair. The United Mine Workers of America working in the Pennsylvania coal fields were on strike for recognition of the union, shorter workdays, and higher wages.
Roosevelt ordered his attorney to finn a law suite against northern securities.
President used heavy hand against big buiseness
Describe the events of the 1902 coal strike
The first two links provide a good summary of how the coal strike of 1902 was settled by President Roosevelt acting a patient mediator. The strike began on May 12, 1902 and ended October 23, 1902. I believe you should review the links which has very good information and prepare your own essay. To help you do this, I have listed a few important dates, but it certainly needs much more details. The issues for the miners appear to be long working hours and low pay. The President's concern was a coal famine during the winter, where many people could suffer and die. The issue for the mine owners was to show the union leaders that they could not win. They felt the government had an obligation to protect workers who did not want to participate in the strike. May 12, 1902, Strike begins. On June 8, 1902, Roosevelt orders an investigation which includes a series of hearings to hear testimony. On Oct 3, 1902, at Roosevelt's direction, a meeting is convened with John Mitchell, head of the United Miner Worker association, and other labor representatives, operators of the mines, and government officials to resolve the strike. On Oct 6, 1902 Roosevelt proposes to John Mitchell that he appoint a new commission to investigate all matters and work to implement the commission's findings. On Oct 11, 1902, obtained the outside help of J.P. Morgan, wealthy bank owner and Secretary of War, Eliha Root, to meet and prepare an arbitration proposal. Oct 23, 1902: Strike ends by successful negotiations. It is an historical event in terms of the US Government working with both business owners and unions to mediate a solution. Prior Presidents would side with the business owners, taking measures to bust unions and stop strikes. Public opinion was turning against the mine owners. President Andrew Jackson is famous for this. See related links.
The legislation that helped resolve the 1902 coal strike was the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission. President Theodore Roosevelt formed this government commission to mediate the dispute between the coal miners and mine owners, leading to a resolution that ended the strike and improved labor conditions in the coal mining industry.
Roosevelt in 1902 also took action unprecedented in the history of the presidency by intervening on labor's behalf to force the arbitration of a strike by the United Mine Workers of America against the Pennsylvania anthracite coal operators.
The call miners union was officially recognizes illegal bargaining agent of the minors
they went upp and up and up...i think
Everyone who participated in the strike had a giant huge orgy with the president Theodore Roosevelt. -history.com
He Remained Neutral _ Key'love_
Theodore Roosevel to resolve Coal Strike of 1902
He Remained Neutral _ Key'love_
Higher wages, shorter workdays and the recognition of their union.
The Coal Strike of 1902 was a strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coal fields of eastern Pennsylvania. It was settled when Roosevelt got involved in the negotiations.
Rooseveltâ??s handling of the Coal Strike of 1902 is very important because it signifies the first time the federal government intervened as a neutral mediator in a business affair. The United Mine Workers of America working in the Pennsylvania coal fields were on strike for recognition of the union, shorter workdays, and higher wages.
the coal strike of 1902