Tune in on June 1 at 7pm for a virtual and LIVE discussion between United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) President Cecil Roberts and a Mine Wars Museum founding board member, Chuck Keeney, for Episode 2, Season 2 of Mine Wars Forum. Both President Roberts and Chuck Keeney are descendants of union organizers Bill Blizzard and Frank Keeney, both of which were legendary labor leaders during the Mine Wars era.
We'll cover a lot of ground next week, including: - the ongoing UMWA strike at Warrior Met in Alabama and how you can show your solidarity,
- his connection to Mine Wars history through Bill Blizzard (pictured right) and Sarah "Ma" Blizzard (pictured below),
- the Battle of Blair Mountain Centennial later this fall,
- a special building dedication ceremony being held in his honor in Matewan by UMWA Local 1440 on June 12, plus more!
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You won’t want to miss this special episode, and please, bring your questions! This episode will end with a live Q&A, which audience members can participate in via Facebook Live or on the Museum’s YouTube Channel. Click the buttons below to set yourself a reminder! |
