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Yesterday and Today
Two views of the Staunton Labor Temple.The first was taken in the early 1930’s and the other photograph was made this spring. Nice to see a labor hub regarded as postcard-worthy in its day. At the same time, it’s difficult to see that happening today. Staunton was also the launching point for the Mulkeytown March. […]
Eyewitness Account of the Mulkeytown March
Last year I was lucky enough to interview Sam Sabattini, a former resident of Bulpitt, IL as well as former member of the Progressive Miners of America. As a teenager Sabatinni participated in a number of union actions and witnessed mine war violence first-hand. Following the fradulent contract referendum, west central Illinois miners organized a […]