George Andrews Wrote:
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> A) My name is not 'Dude '. In fact you stated my
> correct name at the beginning of your post.

Sorry, George

> B) What is your REAL name, please ???

I don't give that out. Knowing that prospective employers can use Google to search my name, I opt to remain anonymous on Internet forums.

> C) My use of the term " Mine Workers Union " was
> a generic version of The United Mine Workers of
> America, and its' predecessors. I don't believe
> anyone thought otherwise, yourself included.

I could guess that you were referring to the UMWA, but I really wasn't sure.

But since you were referring to the UMWA, I dispute your previous statement that it was the first "real" union. The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers was formed in 1876, 14 years before the UMWA was formed. I think there were several other solid labor unions which were active prior to 1890 such as the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen which was formed in 1863.

> D) I have in my library several books on the
> history of the American Labor Movement,

That's great. I have only a couple of books on America's labor history.

as well as
> books specific to the Anthracite Coal Industry in
> N.E. Pennsylvania.( My father was born & raised in
> Scranton. )

Very nice.

George, I apologize for my the strident tone of my previous post.