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Miners Begin Strike Despite Tentative Pact
United Mine Workers 160000 miners across Appalachia and the Midwest walk out under the long standing no contract no work rule. Sam Church says next week's ratification vote could yield a short walkout though many miners fear a long stoppage if the contract is rejected. Government estimates warn of potential losses in West Virginia if the strike persists.
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Associated Press
Appalachia
Midwest
United Mine Workers
Sam Church
Rank and File
Uniontown
Arnold Wallace
Peabody Coal Co
Lynnville
Ind
UMW
Marvin Russell
Jay Rockefeller
West Virginia