Chapter
The Broken Promises of Coal Companies
04:23 - 13:48 (09:25)
A former union coal miner shares his disappointment in the false promises made by coal companies regarding restored wages and benefits once the company turned a profit. The podcast mentions the historical meeting between coal operators and miners' chiefs that ended nine months of turmoil in the coal fields.
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Braxton, a high school graduate, joined the coal industry in his community, working for Roden Coal and earning a significant raise in salary.
04:23 - 07:32 (03:08)
Summary
Braxton, a high school graduate, joined the coal industry in his community, working for Roden Coal and earning a significant raise in salary.
ChapterThe Broken Promises of Coal Companies
EpisodeA Coal Miner’s Political Transformation
PodcastThe Daily
The coal operators and miners' chiefs sign a contract to end nine months' turmoil in the coal fields, with the powerful United Mineworkers of America leading the way.
07:32 - 09:46 (02:14)
Summary
The coal operators and miners' chiefs sign a contract to end nine months' turmoil in the coal fields, with the powerful United Mineworkers of America leading the way.
ChapterThe Broken Promises of Coal Companies
EpisodeA Coal Miner’s Political Transformation
PodcastThe Daily
A former union coal miner shares his experience of being promised restoration of wages and benefits by a coal company, only to be forced to take significant wage cuts and benefit reductions during bankruptcy negotiations.
09:46 - 13:48 (04:01)
Summary
A former union coal miner shares his experience of being promised restoration of wages and benefits by a coal company, only to be forced to take significant wage cuts and benefit reductions during bankruptcy negotiations.