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Clifton 1984: When Miners Blocked the Road | Mesa News
In 1984, miners in Clifton, Arizona, staged a dramatic strike against Phelps Dodge, blocking the town’s only road to halt operations and demand better conditions. Armed with grit and desperation, they faced off against riot police who responded with tear gas and wooden bullets — turning a labor dispute into a full-blown community crisis. The strike exposed how deeply mining towns like Clifton depended on these corporations, and its echoes still shape the town’s identity today. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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