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David “Bud” Morris celebrates his son Landen’s first Christmas in 2005. Five days later, Bud died after a mine owner, the only mine emergency technician on duty, failed to render aid after Bud was injured underground. (Morris family photo published in The Lantern)
From the Kentucky Lantern: A father died mining coal. His son warns KY bill would endanger other miners.

From the Kentucky Lantern: A father died mining coal. His son warns KY bill would endanger other miners.

House has voted to weaken an emergency protection at small operations. What will Senate do?

By LIAM NIEMEYER

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"Do your job Jamie!,' or face a chicken-suited visitor to your Paducah office

"Do your job Jamie!,' or face a chicken-suited visitor to your Paducah office

By BERRY CRAIG

AFT and KEA/NEA retiree

Desireé Owen says she lacks the appropriate attire to wear to First District Republican Congressman James Comer’s Paducah field office.

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Dustin Reinstedler speaking at the 2023 Kentucky State AFL-CIO convention. Photo by BERRY CRAIG
Louisville Courier-Journal op-ed: I refuse to stand by while KY lawmakers try to gut protections for workers | Opinion

Louisville Courier-Journal op-ed: I refuse to stand by while KY lawmakers try to gut protections for workers | Opinion

House Bill 398 is a gift to irresponsible employers at the expense of working people.

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