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Polish coalminers face uncertain future

May 8, 2015

Just a few decades ago, coalminers enjoyed real prestige in Poland, and demand for coal was high. Now the world price is depressed and there's pressure to produce more efficiently.

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Just a few decades ago, coalminers enjoyed real prestige in Poland, and demand for coal was high. Now the world price is depressed and there's pressure to produce more efficiently. The government says layoffs aren't on the table, but workers' fears are widespread.