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Monday, September 7, 2020

In a homage to my family that had sacrificed themselves in the toils of labor, my Great-Grandfather's first cousin, John Huth was working for the non-union shop of Yuengling Brewery. Only married for two years, with an infant daughter to provide for, John was forced to work in over-heated conditions at the brewery, leading to his death. Not having the means, even in death, he is buried in an unmarked grave in the Yorkville section of Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. RIP and not forgotten. In recent events, Yuengling forced the workers to decertify the Union, by threat of shutting down the brewery and moving it to another state.



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