Dear Mike,
There is currently a strike at the McKinley Mine in New Mexico that has been
going on since the 14th of May: due to shift length and health care options
that discriminate against Native Americans (as stated by UMWA), inasmuch that
proposed changes in the health care options would be paid as $100 payment,
leaving the 'risk' (or 'strain') to the Indian Health Services system. (280
Navajo's work at the mine). For further info. see the Ind.pbl.: Coal Age,
Sept.2000 edit., p.14.
Sorry to change the theme slightly, but it shows that 'friction' still
exists.
Regards, Bernard
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