PolicySunday, September 20, 2026The Guardian
‘Do you have to be dead?’: US coalminers plead for benefits as black-lung disease cases surge
As pneumoconiosis cases among coal miners reach a 50-year high, affected workers, like Josh Armes, are facing significant delays in receiving their benefits. Advocates are urging policymakers to address this urgent issue to ensure timely support for miners suffering from black-lung disease.
