W.Va. DMV Releases License Plate To Celebrate National Anniversary
The new commemorative license plates are expected to be available in DMV offices across the state by the end of the week.
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Rule To Protect Miners Delayed Indefinitely
A lawsuit filed by kitty litter industry group has been further delayed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s continued requests that the case be temporarily suspended for 60-day periods.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPHOTO ESSAY: Coal Miners With Black Lung Fight Trump Administration Rollback Of Safety Protections
Deep in the hills of West Virginia, coal mining and the dangers that come with it have been a part of families' lives for generations. Death and tragedy are woven into history, but there's also a fierce legacy of miners fighting for — and winning — protections that have benefitted workers nationwide.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Shutdown Slams Brakes On Black Lung Lawsuit
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charleston has asked U.S. District Judge Irene Berger to hold Wiley v Kennedy in abeyance for 14 days.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTrump Moves To Strip Union Rights Of NIOSH Workers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) wants to end collective bargaining agreements (CBA) for its employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
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Court Ruling Favors 2 Coal Miners Who Sued Over Trump Cuts
A federal judge has issued another favorable ruling for two coal miners who sued to get black lung benefits. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger on Thursday let Matthew Ward, a Mingo County coal miner, joi...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSilica Dust Rule Likely Delayed Again, Court Filing Says
The mining industry has asked the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis to delay the implementation of the silica dust rule until Oct. 17.
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