Introduction by Tim Meyers of the radio program entitled "Who's Gonna Stand for Me?". The song, Coal Tattoo, is performed by David Morris and John Morris.
Narration by Tim Meyers. Charles Omashynski, a union mine worker with black lung, speaks of his disease and the unfair fund rules. Nora Nooncaster speaks about fighting for her husband's pension.
Song is Mannington Mine Disaster, by Hazel Dickens. Narration by Tim Meyers. Sarah Kosnowski talking about the explosion in 1968, and the Mine Safety Act.
Narration by Tim Meyers. I.E. Buff speaking of consolidated coal paying off the widows of miners. Nora Nooncaster speaks of poorly funded medical care.
Narration by Tim Meyers. Robert Payne, organizer of Disabled Miners and Widows of Southern West Virginia, talks about organizing pickets. Payne's wife, Della Mae, speaks of threats against her husband.
Narration by Tim Meyers. The Association case is upheld, and Boyle is to be removed from the retirement fund board. Others speaking of the union conflicts. Decision overturned in 1972.
Narration by Tim Meyers. Howard Linville speaks about going to court, as defense against union bribery accusations. Dissention is forming among the miners.
Coal mining; Coal miners; Labor unions; Black lung
Introduction by Tim Meyers of the radio program entitled "Lungs as Black as the Coal". The song, Lungs as Black as the Coal, is performed by David Morris and John Morris.