Maynard, Mary (c. 1938–)
Maynard, Mary (c. 1938–)
American labor leader. Born c. 1938.
Served as truck driver for Pittston Coal Co.; the only female member of United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) in Rum Creek, WV, became its president, making her the 1st woman president of a local union (1977).
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