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| slate | a thin piece of hard flat material, historically slate stone, used as a tool for writing |
| compulsory | required by law or a rule |
| abolish | put an end to |
| conditions | the circumstances affecting the way in which people live or work, especially regarding their safety or well-being |
| dangerous | able or likely to cause harm or injury |
| tipple | a structure used at a mine to load coal into railroad hopper cars |
| trapper | wooden trap doors that allowed fresh air to flow through the mine |
| company store | store that sells food, clothing, and daily necessities to employees of a company |
| wages | money paid to an employee for work provided |
| deduction | charges subtracted from wages earned |
| labor laws | protections and safeguards to help ensure employees are safe and protected in the workplace |
