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Governor Tomblin Issues Statement Following a WARN Notice Update from Alpha Natural Resources

Press Release

Date: Sept. 26, 2014
Location: Charleston, WV
Issues: Business and Consumers Employment and Affirmative Action

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today issued a statement following an announcement from Alpha Natural Resources that the company has notified employees of the idling of three coal mines and the extension of operations at eight mines.

"Today's announcement is devastating news for more than 250 West Virginia families, and my heart goes out to each and every one of them. We stand ready to offer training and transition assistance to the affected miners and their families. At the same time, the extension of notices for eight potentially affected mines does create some cause for optimism. We hope these notices serve as an indication the market may improve with national and world economic growth. In order for West Virginia coal to remain a world-class source of affordable energy, we must continue our efforts against the federal regulations that devastate our state, our communities and our families by forcing power plants in America and around the world to use a less attractive fuel source."​


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