FYI, Eric
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From: william scheuerman <bscheuerm@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, August 6, 2021 10:16 AM
To: UUP Active Retirees <wapple@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; uupad@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Subject: Striking coal miners
For the past four months, coal miners in Alabama have been on strike after
rejecting management's contract proposal that demanded significant give backs,
including a $6/hour pay cut, reduced paid leaves and insurance coverage, and
more. The mine remains open and the company is doing well, thanks to the
shameless scabs who crossed picket lines. The mainstream media, of course,
continues to sanitize our language by referring to these scabs as "replacement
workers." So, instead of venting, let's do something.
For those of you who want to actually help struggling workers, start by reading
the articles listed below. Donations to the UMWA strike fund are desperately
needed. These striking miners are hurting and need our help.
At a Massive Union Rally, the Promise of a Better South - In These
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At a Massive Union Rally, the Promise of a Better South - In These
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UUP may want to contribute to the strike fund, but that's not enough. We all
need to dig into our pockets and make a personal donation. That's what
solidarity is all about. Here's the United Mine Workers web site:
UMWA 2021 Strike Fund -
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Bill Scheuerman
UMWA 2021 Strike Fund -
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Make a Donation As you are aware, hundreds of our UMWA Brothers and Sisters are
currently engaged in an Unfair Labor Practice Strike against Warrior Met Coal
in Alabama. We have established a Strike Aid Fund to accept donations that will
be used to help our Brothers and Sisters in their time of need. The […]
umwa.org
