Miller's first major defeat came in early 1973. For the first time in UMWA history, the executive board proposed and debated a budget. Miller budgeted $14 million for organizing, additional safety staff, and government relations.
In early 1973, Miller suffered his first major loss. The UMWA's executive board proposed and deliberated on a budget for the first time in its history. Miller assigned $14 million to organizing, hiring more safety staff, and building relationships with the government.