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Alabama coal miners begin their 20th month on strike

Antwon McGhee is one of about 500 Warrior Met Coal miners in Brookwood, Ala., who have been on strike for 20 months. Stephan Bisaha/Gulf States Newsroom hide caption

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Alabama coal miners begin their 20th month on strike

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The miners have survived more than 600 days on the picket line, thanks to widespread support and anger at their employer, Warrior Met Coal. Even now, neither side seems ready to budge.

Alabama coal miners begin their 20th month on strike

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Struggling Democrats hope growing union support will provide boost in midterms

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Struggling Democrats hope growing union support will provide boost in midterms

With support for unions at its highest point since 1965, Democrats hope they can capitalize on that sentiment as they struggle to connect with voters on other issues.

Struggling Democrats hope growing union support will provide boost in midterms

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