Killing for Coal

Killing for Coal offers a compelling examination of the 1914 Ludlow Massacre and the broader "Great Coalfield War," detailing the deadly confrontation between United Mine Workers and industrial barons. Author Thomas Andrews contextualizes this pivotal moment within a larger narrative of labor struggle that spans nearly half a century, exploring the interplay of land, labor, and corporate power. He challenges traditional labor history by addressing social and environmental justice issues in a fossil fuel-dependent economy, urging a reevaluation of the relationships between workers, consumers, and capitalists.