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Ed Unions Say They’re Stronger Together And Kids Sue Over Fracking Concerns, This West Virginia Morning

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On this West Virginia Morning, the state’s two largest education unions have joined forces, saying together they can do even more to advocate for better salaries and working conditions.

And, families representing four children in northern West Virginia have filed suit against a gas production firm. They claim fracking near their homes has caused significant health effects. Curtis Tate talks with a nonprofit news reporter who has covered the case extensively. 

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Maria Young produced this episode.

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