Imminent National Coal Strike Looms After Talks Collapse
A national coal strike appears likely after the United Mine Workers and the Bituminous Coal Operators Association broke off talks. UMW President Sam Church charged industry leaders with bad faith bargaining, as wages, benefits, and pension overhauls remain unresolved. The deadline is March 27, with a potential short strike if no agreement is reached.
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United Mine Workers
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
UMW
Sam Church
BCOA
Paul Gaston
Kentucky
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IRS targets workers with excess tax exemptions
The IRS will require employers to withhold taxes based on government guidelines rather than worker claims, in a rush to curb a scheme where some autoworkers and others claim up to 99 exemptions to avoid taxes. The plan aims to stop nonpayment and penalties while preventing the practice from spreading beyond Flint and Washington state construction sites.
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First Lady to keep her furs
A fur opposition group says its bid to meet Nancy Reagan to discuss mink coats was rebuffed by the White House. The first lady, photographed in a new full length mink coat costing about $25,000, plans to continue wearing fur, according to her press secretary.
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Nancy Reagan
White House
Committee For Awareness
Sheila Patton
Reagan
Patton
Canada
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