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Phelps Aims to Speed Up Coal Mining Approval Process, Cut Government Red Tape

Friday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

To help stimulate the local economy, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, has introduced legislation making it easier for coal companies to receive approval of mining applications.“Coal is vital to Southern Illinois’ economy and despite recent efforts by President Obama and Washington D.C. politicians to... Read More.

Phelps Aims to Speed Up Coal Mining Approval Process, Cut Government Red Tape

Monday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help stimulate the local economy, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, introduced legislation making it easier for coal companies to receive approval of mining applications. “Coal is vital to Southern Illinois’ economy and despite recent efforts by President Obama and Washington D.C.... Read More.

Class action suit brought against Hamilton County Coal and Alliance Resources over layoff notices

Wednesday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Alliance Resource Partners and Hamilton County Coal by a miner affected by the lasted round of layoffs.KFVS-12 News is reporting that Franklin County miner Carl Leeper filed the suit on behalf of the 200 miners and... Read More.

Workshops to be held for laid off coal miners March 8, 9, & 10th

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Southern 14 Workforce Development Board will be hosting a series of rapid response workshops for those affected by the recent mass layoffs in the coal industry. Staff from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, Illinois Department of Insurance, Wabash Area Development, and Mid... Read More.

Coal Miners Movement Holds Town Hall in Harrisburg

Friday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

Since early February, the Coal Miner’s Movement facebook page has received more than 25,000 likes. It’s often said that behind every good man is a good woman. And if it wasn’t for Bob Sandidge’s wife, the Coal Miner’s Movement might not have happened. ... Read More.

Alliance Coal announces layoffs at White, Hamilton County mines

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

As was expected by many familiar with the situation, Alliance Coal announced layoffs at several mines in the area, with operations in White and Hamilton Counties among those seeing jobs lost.Pattiki mine operated by White County Coal, and River View mine operated by River... Read More.