Coal industry talks stall as strike widens nation wide
Government tried to broker a coal settlement after the April 1 contract expiry. Operators favored district deals, workers pressed for national terms. A July 1 Washington conference failed, leading to a government proposal for a joint coal commission to study wages and conditions and avert future stoppages.
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Coal industry urged commission and temporary agency plan
President proposes a national, independent coal inquiry and a temporary National Coal Agency to stabilize production and distribution. He cites overstaffed mines, volatile prices, and rail disruptions, calling for a government commission empowered to study wages, labor conditions, and laws to protect the public.
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