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1921-1928 Newport, Kentucky Steel Strike
The 1921–1928 Newport, Kentucky steel strike was a labor dispute between steel workers in Newport, Kentucky and Andrews Steel Co., the owners of the Andrew Steel Plant and Newport Rolling Mill. The strike was primarily over continued union recognition of the three unskilled steel locals who had won collective bargaining during World War I. Following the end of the war the company refused to recognize them, only recognizing the skilled local No. 5. This was part of a much broader American Plan (union negotiations), anti-union open shop push by employers all across America postwar. During the strike a significant amount of conflict occurred, first with the private armed militia hired by the company and the strikers, and later with the Kentucky National Guard after Governor Morrow would call them in, including eventually the use of Tank Corps. In total a least +25 were injured during the strike. It was also marked by Prohibition in the United States, Prohibition and a crackdown on a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soldiers Standing Outside The Newport Steel Mills, The Kentucky Post Mon Dec 26 1921 (Part B)
A soldier is a person who is a member of an army. A soldier can be a Conscription, conscripted or volunteer Enlisted rank, enlisted person, a non-commissioned officer, a warrant officer, or an Officer (armed forces), officer. Etymology The word ''soldier'' derives from the Middle English word , from Old French or , meaning mercenary, from , meaning shilling's worth or wage, from or , shilling. The word is also related to the Medieval Latin , meaning soldier (). These words ultimately derive from the Late Latin word , referring to an Ancient Rome, ancient Roman coin used in the Byzantine Empire. Occupational and other designations In most armies, the word "soldier" has a general meaning that refers to all members of an army, distinct from more specialized military occupations that require different areas of knowledge and skill sets. "Soldiers" may be referred to by titles, names, Nickname, nicknames, or Acronym, acronyms that reflect an individual's military occupation spec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
