Cussing Coal Miners Face Off Against Murray Energy, With Help From The Feds

Some of the older guys at the Marion County Coal Mine in Metz, West Virginia, have a special greeting when they pass each other underground, one of their co-workers recently testified in court. “Good morning is ‘F--- you,” the colleague said. “It’s, ‘F--- you. F--- no. F--- you.’ ”

Like many workers in stressful and dangerous jobs, coal miners are known for their salty language. Now, a couple of miners at the Marion County Mine are hoping it doesn’t cost them their jobs — and the federal government has their back.