MORGANTOWN — A recent headline in the online journal NS Energy said “Longview Power’s bankruptcy indicates ‘dire strait’ of the US coal industry.” The Dominion Post regularly publishes articles of […]
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UMWA says Consol request to put Murray into Chapter 7 could kill thousands of jobs
MORGANTOWN — Consol Energy wants competitor and debtor company Murray Energy to convert its Chapter 11 bankruptcy to Chapter 7. The United Mine Workers of America said Wednesday this is […]
Report, experts highlight economic benefits of expanding solar power
MORGANTOWN — Expanding solar energy in West Virginia could create thousands of jobs, help diversify the economy and save consumers, businesses and the government money. That’s the conclusion of a […]
Morgantown-Fairmont among cleanest U.S. cities in Lung Association air pollution report
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown is a good place to breathe, according to an otherwise mostly gloomy air pollution report from the American Lung Association. The Morgantown-Fairmont Metropolitan Statistical Area ranked among […]
Longview Power files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
MORGANTOWN — Longview Power LLC announced Tuesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under a prepackaged reorganization plan “as a result of substantially lessened demand for electricity […]
UMWA ratifies new contract with Murray Energy; will be honored by bankruptcy successor
The United Mine Workers of America and Murray Energy both announced on Thursday that the UMWA ratified a new collective bargaining agreement by a 82% -18% vote on Wednesday. Murray’s […]
PSC green-lights Longview Power gas and solar plant projects
MORGANTOWN — The state Public Service Commission has given its green light to construction of two new Longview Power plants: one gas fired, one solar. The PSC issued its order […]
UMWA, Murray Energy reach tentative collective bargaining agreement
MORGANTOWN — The United Mine Workers of America and Murray Energy mutually announced Thursday that UMWA has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the bankrupt Murray Energy. […]
Feds announce more than $5 million settlement with Jim Justice companies for mine-safety violations
U.S. Thomas T. Cullen and Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration David G. Zatezalo announced Wednesday a settlement between the United States and a group […]
NETL contract workers express dismay with union and employers as new contracts take effect
MORGANTOWN — Some union workers employed by a contractor at National Energy Technology Laboratory’s Morgantown site say they are being ill-treated by their employer and their union – as they […]
