John Brophy (1883-1963). The American labor leader lived here in Nanty Glo. Brophy was president of District 2, United Mine Workers of America, 1916-1926; he gained national prominence for his "Miner's Program," calling for a shorter work week, nationalization of the mines, and a labor party. An official of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), 1935-1961, Brophy was a longtime advocate for a democratic labor movement.
Shoemaker St. (Rt. 271) at Lloyd St., across from Ameriserv Financial, Nanty Glo, PA
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