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Striking miners threaten nationwide walkout across region
Up to 10 000 coal miners walked off jobs in unauthorized strikes across southern West Virginia amid rallies led by United Mine Workers President Richard Trumka. The walkout, connected to ongoing Pittston and New Beckley disputes, signals a possible nationwide action by week’s end, with arrests for civil disobedience mounting as operations stall.
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Logan
W.va
West Virginia
United Mine Workers
Richard Trumka
UMW District 17
West Virginia Coal Association
Gary White
The
Coal Association
Consolidation Coal
Rowland
Paul M. Kvyederis
Raleigh County
Virginia