Michael D. Ratchford
Michael D. Ratchford | |
|---|---|
| 4th President of the United Mine Workers | |
| In office 1897–1898 | |
| Preceded by | Phil Penna |
| Succeeded by | John Mitchell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1860 County Clare, Ireland |
| Died | December 12, 1927 (aged 67) Massillon, Ohio, U.S. |
| Nationality | Irish American |
| Occupation | Miner; Labor leader; Civil servant; Business executive |
| Known for | President, United Mine Workers of America |
Michael D. Ratchford (August 1860 – December 12, 1927) was an Irish-American labor leader and president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) from 1897 to 1898. Ratchford is remembered for his leadership of a coal strike during the summer of 1897, which lead to the establishment of a national scale of wages and hours for the industry.