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Miners' Meeting: Peabody A 'No Show'

Source: WFIE TV 14

New Media Producer: Kerry Corum

 

Some miners in Kentucky want better benefits and increased safety on the job.

The Kentucky Rights Board held a hearing Sunday night in Henderson, so miners could voice their opinion about those issues. They say they want the option to join a union to get better treatment.

The group is putting together a letter of recommendation to send to Peabody Coal Company, asking them to let miners vote on whether to join a union.

Peabody officials were invited to attend Sunday night's meeting, but they didn't show up.

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