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Miners Strikes Persist in Kentucky and Virginia Counties
In Harlan County Kentucky and Lee County Virginia more than 300 United Mine Workers remain on strike despite the national pact with the Bituminous Coal Operators Association. Some independents have not signed, awaiting market improvement this fall while families rely on food stamps and small union aid.
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Harlan, Ky
United Mine Workers
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
UMW
Harlan County
Lee County
BCOA
Billy Belcher
Union
Jericol Mining Co
Doyle Kelly
Cloyd McDowell
Harlan County Coal Operators’ Association