Mining Lore
The inspiration for revolution Unhealthy working conditions and low wages led asbestos miners to launch a strike that left a lasting legacy in Quebec’s history
Unhealthy working conditions and low wages led asbestos miners to launch a strike that left a lasting legacy in Quebec’s history
June 21, 2021
The striking miners fought to guarantee their safety from toxic asbestos dust present in the mines, among other demands. Courtesy of the Public Archives of Canada.
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