A bigger pile for mine safety!

When a Congressman or Congresswoman makes a decision they are a little unsure of they often use two piles. They put all the letters and phone messages for a piece of legislation in one pile and all the against in the other. Whichever is bigger is how they vote. Make sure the Yes pile is bigger for these:

Ask your members of Congress to support H.R. 4695/S. 2231 and S. 2308, which would take immediate steps to protect the nation’s coal miners, including:

• Requiring immediate notification of accidents and rapid emergency response.
• Requiring new, stronger standards on mine rescue teams, communications, tracking devices and oxygen availability for mine emergencies.
• Setting mandatory minimum penalties for egregious and repeated violations.
• Prohibiting the use of conveyor belts to ventilate work areas.

http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/minesafety