I am absolutely inspired by the United Mine Workers of America supporting Joe Biden's approach and leaning into the local economic benefits he is committed to provide. I am so glad you mentioned this. (Some people probably also don't realize that the UMW was also one of the very few non-segregated, non-whites-only unions in the early day…
I am absolutely inspired by the United Mine Workers of America supporting Joe Biden's approach and leaning into the local economic benefits he is committed to provide. I am so glad you mentioned this. (Some people probably also don't realize that the UMW was also one of the very few non-segregated, non-whites-only unions in the early days of the labor movement.) Some of the stories I've read about this say that UMW members saw that coal mining was reduced just as much, if not more, under Trump, so it's clear that something needs to bridge these communities to the future -- a change in party either way will not bring coal back as it was before. Others say that American-made steel by its nature requires coal, so buying into a giant infrastructure bill that relates to bridges, airports, ports, and other steel structures may well benefit them anyway, even if the investments ultimately make changes to reduce carbon emissions. I simply say, I'm glad the Senate includes a wide range of voices, even if some of them occasionally drive me nuts. This important step forward would never have happened without Senator Joe Manchin.
I am absolutely inspired by the United Mine Workers of America supporting Joe Biden's approach and leaning into the local economic benefits he is committed to provide. I am so glad you mentioned this. (Some people probably also don't realize that the UMW was also one of the very few non-segregated, non-whites-only unions in the early days of the labor movement.) Some of the stories I've read about this say that UMW members saw that coal mining was reduced just as much, if not more, under Trump, so it's clear that something needs to bridge these communities to the future -- a change in party either way will not bring coal back as it was before. Others say that American-made steel by its nature requires coal, so buying into a giant infrastructure bill that relates to bridges, airports, ports, and other steel structures may well benefit them anyway, even if the investments ultimately make changes to reduce carbon emissions. I simply say, I'm glad the Senate includes a wide range of voices, even if some of them occasionally drive me nuts. This important step forward would never have happened without Senator Joe Manchin.