Abstract
The Fight for Justice in Virginia Moss 3 and the Pittston Coal Strike of 1989
Highlights
Since little time has passed since the strike in 1989-1990, few historians have written on the events. Those who have written on the strike, including Anne Lewis, believe that the strike represented an incredible community-wide effort that brought the people of Southwest Virginia together in a special way; it unified
The strike had its roots in a large area of Appalachia, this paper will focus on the events and the impacts of those events that occurred in Southwest Virginia around the small town of Saint Paul in Wise County, Virginia, during 1989 and 1990
Like “many employers in today’s economy, Pittston invoked global competition as a reason why coal miners should agree to a lower standard of living and less control over their own workplaces.”[5]. In 1988, Pittston sent a letter to its miners stating, “As of February 1, 1988, health benefits that we are providing under this contract will no longer be provided
Summary
Throughout American history, there have been labor strikes that have dramatically affected the nation. This article will trace the strike as a whole, and it will offer a more in-depth look at some of the critical points of the strike, including the Moss 3 sit-in and Camp Solidarity It will discuss how the strike ended, the impacts of the strike on the people living in the area at the time, and the future impacts of the strike upon the miners and other locals. This analysis brings together various perspectives on the strike, including historical viewpoints found in books and documentaries, portrayed in local newspapers, and gleaned through interviews conducted with two individuals who played essential roles in the strike
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