John Siney (1831-1880)

John Siney (1831-1880) is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Schuylkill County, dedicated 2003.

Schuylkill County · dedicated 2003 · Claude A Lord Blvd. (Rt. 61)

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Pioneering labor organizer and leader of the Workingmen's Benevolent Association (WBA) of Schuylkill County, a union of anthracite mineworkers. Formed nearby in 1868, WBA had 20,000 members in 22 districts; secured state mine safety laws and the first labor contract in the industry. Siney was president of the Miners National Association and was active in the Greenback Labor Party.

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John Siney (1831-1880)

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