The Mining and Energy Union said negotiations at Rix's Creek involved the longest strike in Hunter Valley about 25 years before a deal was reached on Thursday, November 13. Picture supplied.

Rix's Creek coal miners have reached a deal with the mine's operator, Bloomfield, ending a months-long and bitter negotiation over working conditions.

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The miners declared victory on Thursday, reportedly securing a 17 per cent increase in pay over the life of the new deal and improvements to provisions for injured workers.

The negotiations had been marked by numerous breakdowns and the longest H

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