People's History Utah

Scofield Mining Disaster

On May 1st, 1900 Scofield Mines Winter Quarters, Utah became home to the nations deadliest mining disaster.

Big Bill Haywood

Born in Salt Lake City in 1869, Bill would become one of the most important figures in Labor History.

Tucker Strikes

In 1913 1,200 workers went on strike in Southern Utah to demand better working conditions.

IWW “Free Speech” Rally turns into a gunfight

In 1913, the IWW’s free speech rally turns into a shootout