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Black Lung Disease
Manage episode 295051824 series 2394730
As any proud West Virginian knows, the history of mining in the United States is tied tightly to the history of the labor movement. This was partially to address something known as coal worker’s pneumoconiosis, also known as black lung disease. Though unions may have won the battle for recognition, the war against this disease continues to this day.
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers
512 episodes
Manage episode 295051824 series 2394730
As any proud West Virginian knows, the history of mining in the United States is tied tightly to the history of the labor movement. This was partially to address something known as coal worker’s pneumoconiosis, also known as black lung disease. Though unions may have won the battle for recognition, the war against this disease continues to this day.
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers
512 episodes
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