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Fragmentary coal contract vote seen in WV and nation
Fragmentary returns from UMW local ballots show miners in districts across the nation split over ratifying a proposed soft coal wage contract. District 29 in West Virginia reports about 50 50 while other districts show mixed support and opposition. If ratified, the deal offers 10 percent raise first year 4 percent second 3 percent third plus cost of living clause new jobs better pensions and paid sick leave.
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