Patriot Coal Corp., the bankrupt mining company beset by protests as it seeks to cut benefits to its unionized workers, also seeks to reduce or end benefits for nonunion retirees, Bloomberg News reported yesterday. The coal producer on Tuesday asked a bankruptcy court for permission to cap life insurance benefits for nonunion retirees at $30,000 and end coverage for current nonunion employees. Patriot also asked in court papers to halt medical benefits for nonunion retirees.
