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
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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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