National coal strike of 1912
The national coal strike of 1912 was the first national strike by coal miners in Britain. Its main goal was securing a minimum wage. After 37 days the government intervened and ended the strike by passing a minimum wage law. The strike began at the end of February in Alfreton, Derbyshire and spread nationwide. Nearly one million miners took part. It ended on 6 April, after 37 days. The Coal Mines (Minimum Wage) Act 1912 was a result of the strike. The strike caused considerable disruption to train and shipping schedules.
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National coal strike of 1912
The national coal strike of 1912 was the first national strike by coal miners in Britain. Its main goal was securing a minimum wage. After 37 days the government intervened and ended the strike by passing a minimum wage law. The strike began at the end of February in Alfreton, Derbyshire and spread nationwide. Nearly one million miners took part. It ended on 6 April, after 37 days. The Coal Mines (Minimum Wage) Act 1912 was a result of the strike. The strike caused considerable disruption to train and shipping schedules.
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