Frank Hayes (unionist)
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Frank J. Hayes (May 4, 1882 – June 10, 1948) was an American miner and president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) from 1917 to 1919. A Democrat, he also served as Lieutenant Governor of Colorado in 1937–39.[2]
Quick Facts 27th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado, Governor ...
Frank J. Hayes | |
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27th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado | |
In office 1937–1939 | |
Governor | Teller Ammons |
Preceded by | Ray Herbert Talbot |
Succeeded by | John Charles Vivian |
8th President of the United Mine Workers | |
In office 1917–1919 | |
Preceded by | John P. White |
Succeeded by | John L. Lewis |
Personal details | |
Born | May 4, 1882[1] What Cheer, Iowa, United States |
Died | June 10, 1948(1948-06-10) (aged 66) Denver, Colorado, United States |
Occupation | Miner; Labor leader |
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He was born in the coal mining town of What Cheer, Iowa, in 1882, but moved with his family as a boy to Illinois. At the age of 13, he began working in the coal mines. His father was active in the unions.[1]