The annual United Mine Workers of America Labor Day Rally is a Labor Day tradition in Boone County , West Virginia
The event is hosted at a park inRacine
Coal miners from many parts ofWest Virginia
Some at the event this year said the industry isn't thriving as much as it once did. But the roots of the industry run deep in theMountain State
"Technology has reduced a lot of jobs," said Roger Giles, who started mining coal in 1974. "The new generation, the jobs wont be as plentiful."
The rally included music and several speakers along with words from political figures.
The event is hosted at a park in
Coal miners from many parts of
Some at the event this year said the industry isn't thriving as much as it once did. But the roots of the industry run deep in the
"Technology has reduced a lot of jobs," said Roger Giles, who started mining coal in 1974. "The new generation, the jobs wont be as plentiful."
The rally included music and several speakers along with words from political figures.
