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Founding Merger
- When
- 1890-01-25
- Where
- Columbus City Hall
The UMW was founded in Columbus, Ohio, on January 25, 1890, by merging the Knights of Labor Trade Assembly No. 135 and the National Progressive Miners Union.
The merger resolved conflicts between the two groups. John McBride proposed the union, and Rae agreed to the meeting. The founding took place at Columbus City Hall, establishing a unified labor tool for safety, independence, and bargaining.
Sources
- United Mine Workers of America Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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