$33 Million in Miner Strike Fines Dropped
A Virginia judge on Friday suspended about half of the $64 million in fines levied against the United Mine Workers for illegal strike activities at Pittston Coal Group mines in three states.
Russell County Judge Donald McGlothlin Jr. suspended $33 million of the fines imposed for activities such as blocking mine entrances and vandalism to vehicles crossing picket lines.
The union and Pittston want to eliminate all litigation before a proposed contract is sent to the rank and file for a ratification vote. Last Monday, both sides emerged from marathon negotiations with a proposed agreement to end the nine-month strike.
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