It's About the Work
UMWA members are proud of who we are and what we do. Whether miners, correctional officers, health care workers, manufacturers or county employees, we’re working families, just like yours. Learn more about the different industries the union represents.
Phase III of Dust Rule into Effect
The final phase of MSHA’s rule, "Lowering Miners’ Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust, Including Continuous Personal Dust Monitors," went into effect on Aug. 1. Find out what changes were implemented and how it will impact your workplace.
Keep the Promise
John Leach worked underground in a Kentucky coal mine for 23 years to have health care for his family. Congress needs to Keep America’s Promise to his family who desperately need the health insurance John earned. Tell your Senators and member of Congress to support the Miners’ Protection Act.
Remember the 13 brave #UMWA brothers who lost their lives 15 yrs. ago today in JWR No. 5 mine in Brookwood, AL.… https://t.co/nyqyZlvgQh
twitter.com/mineworkers 1 day ago
Take a moment today to remember the thirteen brothers who lost their lives in the No. 5 mine in Brookwood, AL, 15 years ago today. RIP.
FB.com/UMWAunion 1 day ago
Take a moment today to remember the thirteen brothers who lost their lives in the No. 5 mine in Brookwood, AL, 15 years ago today. RIP.
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News coverage of yesterday's Senate Finance Committee vote.
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Remember the 13 brave #UMWA brothers who lost their lives 15 yrs. ago today in JWR No. 5 mine in Brookwood, AL.… https://t.co/nyqyZlvgQh
twitter.com/mineworkers 1 day ago
S.1714 is passed by @SenateFinance! "No more time to waste." - @CecilRoberts, https://t.co/wT4FrWGk8g #umwa #keepthepromise HR.2403
twitter.com/mineworkers 3 days ago
It's time for Congress to HOLD THE VOTE on S.1714 and HB. 2403! #keepthepromise #umwa
instagram.com/umwaunion 16 days ago
Thousands in front of the U.S. Capitol to tell Congress to hold the vote and keep the promise!
instagram.com/umwaunion 16 days ago
U.S. Senators once again take to the floor to fight for the Miners Protection Act, S. 1714. - Senator Joe Manchin III, Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Senator Sherrod Brown, Senator Mark Warner, and Senator Rob Portman.
youtube.com/user/UMWAunion 9 days ago
United Mine Workers of America members, family, and supporters rallied on Sept.8, 2016, in front of the U.S. Capitol for Congress to Hold the Vote on S. 1714 and H.B. 2403. Speakers Include: *Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) *Senator Shelley Capito (R-WV) *Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) *Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) *Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) *Congressman David McKinley (R-WV) *Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) *Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) *Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) *Senator Joe Manchin III (D-WV) *Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) *UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts
youtube.com/user/UMWAunion 16 days ago