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UMWA calls for ‘immediate’ enforcement of silica rule as black lung hits new high in Appalachia
by Caity Coyne West Virginia Watch Kentucky Lantern August 14, 2026 The United Mine Workers of America made an “urgent demand” of the federal government on Thursday for the “immediate, uncompromised” enforcement of previously approved policies and rules that would protect coal miners from incurable black lung disease. The call from the UMWA comes after…
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Miners laid off in southern West Virginia
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Mining companies are laying off workers in southern West Virginia with some of those affected located in Mingo County. Officials said the layoffs will take effect Aug. 2. The CV2 Mine in Fayette County will take the biggest hit, cutting 135 mining jobs and an additional 20 at the prep plant. Other…
