Helping at Sago: Union's agenda is to prevent future tragedies

Charleston Gazette | March 20, 2006| | Copyright

Let me begin by saying there is no disrespect intended to the victims of the Sago Mine explosion, and I wish all the best in the world to Randy McCloy and his family.

That being said, I felt that someone had to respond to the piece of corporate propaganda that the Sago miners submitted to area newspapers in the form of a letter published on Feb. 20.

I have over 29 years of mining experience. I received my certification as mine foreman/fire boss in 2003. I began my mining career with Badger Coal Co. at the Grand Badger 1 and 1A mines in Sago in 1976. I am currently employed at Eastern ...

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