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Miners in Harlan County, KY are physically blocking a coal train from moving b/c the coal company Blackjewel declared bankruptcy & stole over 2 weeks of their wages & other benefits. This is the same county that saw militant coal worker uprisings in the 1930s and 70s. (1)
"Just transition" can seem like an abstract promise & fossil fuel workers have good reason to be skeptical. But, for various reasons, these sectors are in crisis *now* & climate justice activists need to listen to worker grievances & support struggles against their bosses (2)
Where to start? First, read this excellent interview by @sarahlazare in @inthesetimesmag w one of the leaders of this worker action, Josh Holbrook. Here are two quotes that capture complexity, & urgent need for, of labor-enviro solidarity (3) inthesetimes.com/working/entry/… 
Then, listen to @maximillian_alv interview Josh on an excellent mini-ep of @WorkingPod (4) patreon.com/posts/mini-cas…
The workers in Cumberland are getting a lot of solidarity from their community, which is keeping them & their families fed. But solidarity knows no boundaries - all of us can support. Donate to their fund here (5) gofundme.com/f/letcherminers
This is a vital moment for all us ecosocialists in @DSA_Enviro, activists in @sunrisemvmt, etc. - @AOC & @SenSanders - to show up, listen to workers, make connections btwn their struggle & the fight for a livable planet & articulate real alternatives for Appalachia & beyond (6)
