Talks Resume Today as Coal Strike Costs Miners Big Wages
Charleston WV AP The national coal strike costs miners ten million dollars daily in wages while negotiations between the United Mine Workers and the Bituminous Coal Operators Association resume in Washington. Arnold Miller says the union seeks a complete counterproposal and reforms to health and retirement benefits amid rising medical costs and prior wildcat stoppages. About 3,500 railroad workers have been furloughed as the dispute lingers.
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Snowbound UMW strike halts coal at Vinton County mine
Snow blocks conveyors at the Vinton County coal mine as a three day old strike by 160000 United Mine Workers halts operations. Bill Cray, 24, mechanic electrician and UMW Local 1957 vice president, fears long pay disruption while union members assess non union coal imports from West Virginia. Cray notes most mining remains stopped though some non union activity is rumored. officials deny picketing at major Ohio mines.
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Gas tax battle stalls as conferees push for second panel
Conferees approve a gas tax linked to inefficient 1973 and 1985 car models, with prices up to 550 and 3850 dollars respectively if accepted by a second conference and both houses. House members oppose extending the tax while energy talks on natural gas prices crude oil tax and revenue distribution continue amid hardening positions. Sen. Howard Metzenbaum insists on federal price controls and rejects deregulation.
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