UMW Rushes Contract To Membership
The United Mine Workers rush copies of a tentative contract to 166000 striking members who must vote to ratify it or continue the nationwide coal strike now in its 83rd day. Utilities warn customers to maintain conservation while locals review the proposal and an independent company’s deal is scrutinized.
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United Mine Workers Union
UMW
Michael Bunton
DuQuoin, Ill
UMW Subdistrict Board
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Co
Kentucky
Missouri
P&m
Carter
Indiana
William J. Watt
Otis R. Bowen
Davidson Previews Key Points From New Wage Pact
Frank P Jarrell reports Joe Davidson of District 29 describes a proposed contract aligning with the 1974 wage agreement but adding a holiday and top wages of 85.52. He says guaranteed health and pension benefits will be set by funds, with hospital coverage moved to insurers and guaranteed for as long as the UMWA exists. Benefits tied to production would rise, netting about 110 percent of needs, with remaining details to be shown to miners.
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Frank P. Jarrell
Telegraph
Joe Davidson
District 29
International
Daily Telegraph
United Mine Workers Health and Retirement Funds
Benefit Trust
Davidson
UMWA
Mood Turns Semi-Positive Amid Keystone Miners Strike
In United Mine Workers Local 6196 Keystone, mood lifts as contract ratification nears. Vivid comments from George Harris and Robert Cunningham reveal cautious optimism and resolve against unsatisfactory terms and wildcat pickets. Local and national union dynamics shape the wait-and-see stance.
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Washington
Keystone
APCo U.S. power cuts loom after coal strike
APCo faces further mandatory power cutbacks despite good weather and approval of the new contract. Division manager Belchee in Bluefield says residential and industrial conservation kept supply above critical, but 10 percent cuts at 30 days and 30 percent at 25 days loom as coal deliveries resume and miners ratify the agreement.
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Appalachian Power
Bill Belchee
Bluefield
Belchee
Apco
Appalachian
The
Marmet-Cabin Creek
John Amos
Charleston
United States
Rank and File
U S Rejects Russia China Strike Not Joined
Haldeman states the United States chose not to join a proposed surgical strike against China. The decision would not have been covered by Blue Cross.
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Haldeman
U.S
Russia
China
Blue Cross
The Contract Price Tag On Danger
The United Mine Workers strike since December 6 challenges miners' resolve. Strat Douthat reports on life deep underground in low coal, where 60 dollar daily wages mask constant peril from coal dust, methane, collapsing roofs, and slow fatal illnesses, with high injury and fatality rates.
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United Mine Workers Union
Strat Douthat
Strat Dou
Associated Press
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McDowell County
United Mine Workers Local Union 6196
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Rt. 52
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Miners’ Union
Robert Cunningham
LA 6196
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Buchanan County
Norton
Garret Mathews
San Clemente
Richard Nixon
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Unification Church
Princeton
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