SJR88 Summary

• Expresses Alabama Legislature's support for federal legislation protecting retirement and health care benefits for retired coal miners and their families.

• References historical agreements including the 1946 Krug-Lewis agreement and 1992 Coal Act that guaranteed lifetime benefits to miners, their dependents, and survivors.

• Notes the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) 1974 Pension Fund will become insolvent by 2022 due to industry collapse and insufficient employer contributions to cover the shortfall.

• Urges Alabama's Congressional delegation to support and cosponsor S. 27 (American Miners Act), S. 671 (Miners Pension Protection Act), H.R. 934 (Health Benefits for Miners Act), and H.R. 935 (Miners Pension Protection Act).

• Directs copies of the resolution to be provided to all members of Alabama's Congressional delegation.