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Is UMW losing grip and pulling pillars in Appalachia
A Washington Post analysis notes the United Mine Workers of America faces decline after 72 days of nationwide coal strikes and rising costs. It outlines leadership changes since 1972 reforms, waning membership, and the risk of defections as operators consider navigating multi-employer bargaining.
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Washington
Appalachian Hills
Sam M. Church Jr
Henry VIII
United Mine Workers Union
UMW
Appalachian Highlands
Miners’ Union
John L. Lewis
Steel Workers
Rubber Workers
Auto Workers
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Beckley
W.va
Post-Herald
Appalachia
Charleston Daily Mail
Lewis
Church
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Operators’ Association
U.S. Supreme Court
United Mine Workers of America
Labor Movement