A detailed government inquiry into Colorado’s coal strike, uncovering the facts behind a volatile era.
This carefully compiled report documents how a House subcommittee investigated the Colorado strike, visiting Denver, Trinidad, and Walsenburg to hear testimony and examine mine conditions. It captures the people, places, and decisions shaping the dispute, as well as the broader questions about labor law and state regulation in the early 20th century.
Readers will gain a concrete sense of the strike’s scale, the major players in the coal industry, and the challenges of enforcing mining laws during a period of unrest. The material includes firsthand testimony, summary findings, and recommendations that reflect moments of tension between miners, operators, and local authorities.
- Firsthand testimony and visits to key mining communities in Colorado’s southern coal fields
- Profiles of large coal companies and their influence on the strike
- Discussion of safety, labor laws, and the role of militia and guards during the conflict
Ideal for readers of labor history, government investigations, and early 20th-century American industry. This edition presents a factual snapshot of a pivotal moment in Colorado’s mining past.