Monmouthshire and South Wales Coal Owners' Association
Welsh coal strike of 1898, Western Mail. William Brace advises a miner to give up the fight against Sir William Lewis | |
| Abbreviation | MSWCOA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1873 |
| Dissolved | 1955 |
| Type | Industry association |
| Legal status | Defunct |
| Purpose | Represent mine owners |
Region | South Wales Coalfield |
Official language | English |
| Owner | South Wales coal mine owners |
Formerly called | 1873–90: Monmouthshire and South Wales Collieries Association |
The Monmouthshire and South Wales Coal Owners' Association (MSWCOA) was an association of mine owners in South Wales that was active between 1873 and 1955. It fought wage increases, safety regulations, unionisation and other changes that would cut into profits. It managed to link miners wages, which were based on piece-work, to the price of coal. It was involved in various labour disputes, including a lengthy strike in 1926. The coal mines became unprofitable in the 1930s and were nationalised in 1947, making the association irrelevant.