Patriot Coal

Western Kentucky Coal Miners Could Lose Benefits in Bankruptcy Case

John Null — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:54:10 +0000

A pending federal bankruptcy court decision could affect thousands of Kentucky mine worker benefits.

Patriot Coal Corporation, which operates two mines in Union and Henderson counties, wants to modify their collective bargaining agreements with the United Mine Workers Association. Patriot will replace all health care benefits for retirees with a Voluntary Employee Benefit Association trust. Patriot doesn't plan to replace the health insurance program for current employees.

UMWA Protests Potential Loss of Health Benefits

Jeff Williams — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:34:30 +0000

Members of the United Mine Workers of America and other unions rallied in St. Louis today. Hundreds of United Mine Workers and supports marched through the streets of St. Louis today as part of a rally in front of the corporate headquarters of Peabody Energy. Miners are protesting the potential loss of health benefits.

Patriot Coal Case Moved to St. Louis

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:28:29 +0000

Patriot Coal’s federal bankruptcy case will no longer be heard in New York City. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Shelley Chapman in New York ruled that the case be moved to St. Louis, where Patriot Coal is based. Chapman says there were hundreds of handwritten letters from retired coal miners.

Patriot Coal Agrees to Close Mountaintop Removal Mines

Erica Peterson (KPR) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:36:28 +0000

A St. Louis-based coal company with mines throughout the region has agreed to phase out its mountaintop removal sites. Patriot Coal agreed to the measure as part of a settlement that grants the company more time to control water pollution at its mines in West Virginia.

Hopkins County Magistrates Side with Union in Patriot Coal Bankruptcy Case

Whitney Jones — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:43:31 +0000

Three Hopkins County magistrates have aligned themselves with a union’s effort to move a coal company's bankruptcy case to a coal producing region despite legal advice to stay out of the matter. In July, Patriot Coal filed for bankruptcy in New York – an area far from coal producing regions.

Patriot Coal Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Erica Peterson (KPR) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:08:32 +0000

A major coal company with mines in Appalachia and Western Kentucky has filed for bankruptcy. In a news release, Patriot Coal said it was undertaking the move to facilitate restructuring.