Progressive Mine Workers
The Progressive Miners of America (PMA, later renamed the Progressive Mine Workers of America, PMWA) was a coal miners' union organized in 1932 in downstate Illinois. It was formed after United Mine Workers President John L. Lewis, sided with coal operators and subverted a contract referendum which would have reduced wages. The union was dissolved in 1999, after decades of discontent by members.
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