Coal Miners and Advocates Plead With Trump to Enforce Black Lung Rule
Miners, their family members and union representatives rallied outside the U.S. Department of Labor’s headquarters, urging the Trump administration to enforce a rule protecting miners from serious health complications.
The rule, which went into effect in June 2024, aims to limit miners’ exposure to silica dust, released during the mining process, to protect workers from irreversible health impacts.
- Members of the National Black Lung Association and the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) participated in the rally.
- The rally sought to highlight the impact of lax industry standards for exposure to dangerous substances on workers.
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Author's summary: Miners rally for stricter protections against silica exposure.
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