They may not have made this little in the past, yet have a strong work ethic.
Many rural towns no longer have above minimum wage jobs, due to the general collapse of work options from the economy and China, etc. Even miners are sliding into this situation.
I do agree with this regulations, unions, and ObamaCare have pushed jobs out of the country I really do feel for the minors they are a VERY hard working bunch and the job is very dangerous to their health!!!