The United Mine Workers of America spoke out against the recent temporary restraining order issued against the striking miners in Brookwood, citing it's an attack on their right to assemble.
The community has already purchased more than $7,500 in gifts for the families of Tuscaloosa County coal miners who have been on strike for nearly seven months now.
The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Local Union 1948's members voted on Sunday to ratify a new contract at the Shoal Creek metallurgical coal mine, which is owned by Peabody Energy.
Cheers of "Union!" reverberated through a packed crowd at the Brookwood Ball Field Wednesday as thousands of union members gathered to show their support for striking Warrior Met Coal Miners.
In the latest instance of violence at the Warrior Met Coal picket line, the wife of a striking miner alleges she was struck by a vehicle while peacefully walking the picket line.