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Miners Return Hindered by Picket Lines Across Regions
United Press International reports soft coal miners ended a 72 day strike and began returning to work amid picketing by construction workers not covered by the new UMW contract. In Lesser Illinois the Inland Steel Coal Co. mine shut after miners refused to cross lines. other mines in Illinois and several states operated despite threats. The 40 month contract includes a $150 show-up bonus. union officials cite high ratification, while picket risks linger in Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio and Kentucky.
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United Mine Workers
Inland Steel Coal Co
Lesser
Ill
Illinois
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
U.S. Steel Corp
UMW
Joe Monovich
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Association of
Bituminous Coal Contractors
Tommy Toler