Fed:AWU calls for mine industry regulation and prayer for miners

AAP General News (Australia)
04-28-2006
Fed:AWU calls for mine industry regulation and prayer for miners

Unions have used International Workers Memorial Day to pray for the welfare of two
miners trapped in a Tasmanian mine collapse .. and call for greater regulation of the
mining industry.

About 200 people have gathered in Sydney's Reflection Park .. to pay tribute to all
workers who have died in workplace accidents .. and also pray for the two miners still
missing in the Beaconsfield Gold Mine collapse.

The AWU's RUSS COLLISON says he's hoping for a miracle .. so the missing pair will
be found alive.

Rescuers are trying to dig a new tunnel so they can reach the missing two miners ..

after the body of 44-year-old LARRY KNIGHT was recovered yesterday.

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KEYWORD: MINE VIGIL UNION (SYDNEY)

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