Jan
7
Senate Health Care Bill Would Streamline Black Lung Benefits
Thu, 01/07/2010 - 20:27
Under the Senate version of the health-care bill, miners totally disabled with black lung disease and their widows would have an easier time getting benefits.
Dec
23
New Report Reinforces Dust Hazard among Coal Miners
Wed, 12/23/2009 - 18:56
A government report released today provides further evidence of the toll coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (CWP) is exacting among miners.
Dec
3
MSHA Launches Campaign to End Black Lung Disease
Thu, 12/03/2009 - 16:35
The U.S. Government today put its full weight behind ending black lung disease among the nation’s coal miners.
Nov
24
MSHA to Roll Out Black Lung Reduction Strategy
Tue, 11/24/2009 - 16:32
MSHA will officially launch what it calls its “comprehensive black lung reduction strategy” Dec. 3.