
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: TUESDAY, April 3, 1990                   TAG: 9004030136
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: A-4   EDITION: STATE 
SOURCE: 
DATELINE: WISE                                LENGTH: Short

UMW `CELEBRATION' SCHEDULED AT CAMP

The United Mine Workers will hold a "victory celebration" April 21-22 at the Wise County Fairgrounds over the outcome of its 10 1/2-month strike against Pittston Coal.

The strike reached a negotiated settlement Dec. 31 that was ratified by striking union members Feb. 19.

The union celebration will feature speakers, music, food, games and the sale of victory T-shirts and caps.

Camp Solidarity, a private recreation area in Russell County used by the union during the strike to host supporters from outside the region, will offer camping accommodations on a first-come first-served basis for the two-day celebration.

- Southwest bureau

by CNB