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Quote by John L. Lewis

“The union miner cannot agree to the acceptance of a wage principle which will permit his annual earnings and his living standards to be determined by the hungriest unfortunates whom the non-union operators can employ.”

Quote by John L. Lewis

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John L. Lewis was a prominent labor leader in the United States during the 20th century. He served as the president of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and played a crucial role in the American labor movement. more

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