EPISODE · Jul 14, 2021 · 18 MIN
The Strike At Warrior Met Coal
from What A Day · host What A Day
Miners at Warrior Met Coal in Brookwood, Alabama, have been striking for nearly four months in protest of drastic cutbacks to wages and benefits. It’s one of the largest work-stoppages in the state’s recent history. We hear from Haeden Wright, a United Mine Workers supporter and a miner’s wife, and Kim Kelly, a labor reporter for The Nation magazine, about the current status of the strike and the rising tide of violence and hostility that strikers face.And in headlines: Biden condemns Republican voter suppression efforts, Tennessee fires its top vaccine official, and officials announce the greatest rise in inflation since 2008.Show Notes:The Nation: "Alabama’s Coal Miners Are Striking for Their Lives" – https://bit.ly/3kcb5PjTwitter: Kim Kelly – https://twitter.com/GrimKimTwitter: Haeden Wright – https://twitter.com/HaedenWrightFor a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday
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Miners at Warrior Met Coal in Brookwood, Alabama, have been striking for nearly four months in protest of drastic cutbacks to wages and benefits. It’s one of the largest work-stoppages in the state’s recent history. We hear from Haeden Wright, a United Mine Workers supporter and a miner’s wife, and Kim Kelly, a labor reporter for The Nation magazine, about the current status of the strike and the rising tide of violence and hostility that strikers face. And in headlines: Biden condemns Republican voter suppression efforts, Tennessee fires its top vaccine official, and officials announce the greatest rise in inflation since 2008. Show Notes: The Nation: "Alabama’s Coal Miners Are Striking for Their Lives" – https://bit.ly/3kcb5Pj Twitter: Kim Kelly – https://twitter.com/GrimKim Twitter: Haeden Wright – https://twitter.com/HaedenWright For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday
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