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  • Coal miner’s union calls on Manchin to reverse stance on Build Back Better

    12/21/2021 11:43:50 AM PST · by Paul46360 · 56 replies
    YAHOO news ^ | 12-21-21 | Maroosha Muzaffar
    The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), which represents West Virginia coal miners as well, said that the bill contained important measures that would benefit coal miners — like an extension of funding to aid victims of black lung disease, tax incentives to urge manufacturers to build new factories and employ ex-miners and protect union workers. Cecil Roberts, the union’s president said in a statement: “We are disappointed that the bill will not pass. We urge Senator Manchin to revisit his opposition to this legislation and work with his colleagues to pass something that will help keep coal miners working,...