Black Lung
Why Black Lung Disease Is Deadlier Than Ever Before
More than 76,000 miners have died from black lung disease since 1968, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor. And now there's a resurgence of this deadly disease that should have been wiped out decades ago.
Trump, Congress must stand by coal communities
Coal-mining communities are the backbone of this country. For decades we’ve kept the lights on in America by sacrificing our personal well-being. We need Congress to act to protect the health and pension benefits under threat to expire at the end of this month.
Kentuckians organize for climate justice
This is a critical time in the movement to create jobs, protect our health and climate, and advance a just transition for affected workers and communities.
Struggle over retired coal miners’ health care comes back to Capitol Hill
A dispute over fixing the health care fund of thousands of retired coal miners almost shut down the federal government in December. The solution was only temporary, and the issue is about to command Congress’ attention again.
Northern Kentucky Lobby Training
Join KFTC and others as we prep members for meeting with elected officials and other decision makers by learning more about the legislative process, good guidelines to go by, practice mock lobbying moments, and more.
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