Black lung is a deadly disease that results from coal miners plying their trade in dangerous settings. Over time, safety initiatives have reduced the chance of contracting the disease. However, a combination of inaction and lack of funding for those suffering from the...
Month: June 2022
The continuing fight to protect coal miners gains more traction
In April, a new study confirmed what many already knew. A definitive connection exists between silica dust and the deadly affliction that has stricken countless coal miners for decades: black lung disease. While calls to action have not stopped, the latest findings...
The state of Social Security benefits
The Treasury Department is responsible for not only the Disability Insurance Trust Funds but also Old-Age and Survivors Insurance. These programs were launched to provide income to workers who can no longer work due to a disability or those who retired from their...
A new initiative to protect coal miners
For decades, coal miners have been exposed to dangerous and potentially deadly substance known as crystalline silica. The mineral can be found in sand, stone, concrete, and mortar. The respirable version contains 100 times smaller particles that can become airborne...