R031954

Westray

In 1992, the Westray coal mine in Nova Scotia had a devastating accident in which 26 workers were killed instantly. Over the years, the ensuing inquiry has met with little success in bringing those responsible to justice. In this docudrama, information is provided about the perils of coal mining and the struggle between labour and management.

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ELA Title Search English Language Arts

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Doing Our Part for Planet Earth Environmental and Technological

Grade Levels

Grade 7

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