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UMWA President: We Can Mine More Coal, But Who Will Buy It?

Domestically, coal has declined to 15% of electric power generation. There are few signs that utilities are about to reverse their long decommitment from coal.

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UMWA's Roberts: Trump Policies Could Harm Coal Miners, Exports

UMWA President Cecil Roberts said Trump’s proposed fees on international shipping and cuts to safety and health agencies threaten the competitiveness of coal and the health and safety of mine workers.

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Discussing Homelessness And Looking At The Coal Industry, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Huntington's mayor-elect discusses homelessness and we look at the state's coal industry.

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Advocates For Mine Workers Commend Black Lung Rule

The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) says a final rule by the Labor Department will help miners who have contracted black lung.  The new rule issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administratio...

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