Frank Keeney
Frank Keeney | |
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| Born | March 15, 1882 |
| Died | May 22, 1970 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Miner; Labor leader |
| Known for | President, United Mine Workers of America |
Charles Francis Keeney Jr. (March 15, 1882 – May 22, 1970) was a union organizer during the West Virginia Coal Wars. He served as a rank-and-file leader during the Paint Creek-Cabin Creek strike of 1912–13 and became president of United Mine Workers District 17 from his election in 1916 until 1924.[1] He played a leadership role during the strike of 1920–21 leading up to the Battle of Blair Mountain.
References[edit]
- ^ Hand, Mark (2015-07-25). "Recovering the Lost Lessons of West Virginia's Historic Labor Struggles". Truthout. Retrieved 2016-05-12.