Daniel J. Kane was sworn in as the United Mine Workers of America International Secretary Treasurer on August 20, 2004. Kane had previously served as International Executive Board member, representing UMWA District 2 since 1985. Dane Kane will be talking about the legislation working its way through the Pennsylvania legislature to help keep miners safe. Is this legislation good, bad, or just lip service.

Amanda Logan is a Research Associate with the Economic Policy Team where she primarily works with Dr. Christian Weller and Dr. David Madland. A native of Idaho Falls, ID, Amanda graduated summa cum laude from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA with a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science.