Describe the Restoration Process That Is Required for the Land

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Essay

Describe the restoration process that is required for the land as a result of surface mining of coal. Explain why this process might be more difficult in some areas because of differences in local climate, the sulfur content of the soil, and the extent of the vegetation and soil removed to mine the coal.

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Definitions:

Public Sector Unionization

The process or practice of organizing workers within public sector entities, such as government agencies or public schools, into labor unions to advocate for better wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Private Sector Unionization

The process or state of organizing workers into unions within privately owned businesses, as opposed to public sector or government employees.

Conspiracy Doctrine

A legal theory that views a combination of workers for the purpose of demanding better working conditions or wages as a criminal conspiracy.

National Labor Relations Act

A foundational U.S. law enacted in 1935 that protects the rights of employees to organize, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action including strikes.