LEWIS, JOHN L.

(1880–1969) powerful labor leader in the United States from 1917 to 1960. Formerly president of the United Mine Workers, a labor movement to improve conditions for mine workers. Throughout World War II Lewis repeatedly called his miners out on strike, defying the government in many instances. In December 1946 a Federal court injunction was issued against the United Mine Workers, enjoining them to stop striking and levying fines of $3,500,000 against the group and $10,000 against Lewis personally. —How To Live Though an Executive. Final approval 31.10.89

(1880–1969) powerful labor leader in the United States from 1917 to 1960. Formerly president of the United Mine Workers, a labor movement to improve conditions for mine workers. Throughout World War II Lewis repeatedly called his miners out on strike, defying the government in many instances. In December 1946 a Federal court injunction was issued against the United Mine Workers, enjoining them to stop striking and levying fines of $3,500,000 against the group and $10,000 against Lewis personally.