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a kennedy

(35,744 posts)
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 09:24 PM 2 hrs ago

"Harlan Country".....account of the strike in 1973 when contract was signed, "WITH A NO STRIKE CLAUSE"

Miners unionized, but they couldn’t strike, only way company allowed a union. 🤬 🤬 🤬 Am so happy we’re not using coal anymore……oh wait what was trumps yell??? Drill Baby Drill??? FAWK HIM, and so glad coal is out.

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"Harlan Country".....account of the strike in 1973 when contract was signed, "WITH A NO STRIKE CLAUSE" (Original Post) a kennedy 2 hrs ago OP
The woman in this flick ran the show.....wives of the coal miners, THEY WERE THE HEROS!!!! a kennedy 1 hr ago #1
AND THEY'RE ALL SMOKING!!!! But damn....the women were the hero's. a kennedy 1 hr ago #2

a kennedy

(35,744 posts)
1. The woman in this flick ran the show.....wives of the coal miners, THEY WERE THE HEROS!!!!
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 10:34 PM
1 hr ago

It’s ALWAYS BEEN WOMEN leading the way. Gawd dang this was an awesome film.

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