Phil Smith

Business & Economy

Judge Sides with Patriot Coal, Miners Plan Protests

The Associated Press

The United Mine Workers of America plan to appeal a court ruling that will significantly cut health care and pension benefits to thousands of workers and…
Business & Economy

Western Kentucky Coal Miners Could Lose Benefits in Bankruptcy Case

John Null

A pending federal bankruptcy court decision could affect thousands of Kentucky mine worker benefits.Patriot Coal Corporation, which operates two mines in…