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Blackjewel Coal Moves To Liquidate, Leaving Millions Unpaid To Workers And Regulators
This article was originally published by the Ohio Valley Resource. The convoluted bankruptcy of coal company Blackjewel has…
W.Va. Governor Coal Companies Agree To Settle $5 Million In Delinquent Mine Safety Debts
Coal companies owned by the family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice have agreed to pay more than…
More Unpaid Appalachian Miners Stage A Coal Train Blockade
This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. For the second time since summer, eastern Kentucky coal…
Appalachian Lawmaker Plans To Halt Senate Action Over Coal Miners’ Benefits
This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin pledged Wednesday to block all…
Murray Energy’s Bankruptcy Could Bring Collapse Of Coal Miners’ Pensions
This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. The recent bankruptcy of Ohio Valley coal giant Murray Energy has…
Blackjewel Miners Get More Of Their Pay As Labor Dept. Acts Against Bankrupt Company
This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. Coal miners who went without pay when mining company…