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Nov. 18, 2025

New United Mine Workers of America president Brian Sanson discusses the industry

Source: NPR Date: Nov. 15, 2025   NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Brian Sanson, the new president of the United…

Nov. 14, 2025

Associate Member Spotlight

  Elaine Harris Elaine Harris is a District Representative for Communications Workers of America (CWA) in Charleston, West Virginia. She…

Nov. 4, 2025

Union Savings: Calgary Roughnecks

  Score Big – Up to 30% Off Tickets! We’re pleased to share that our union members now have access…

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Sep. 16, 2024

Union Plus: Student Debt Navigator

Source: Union Plus   Student debt freedom for union families Learn how to optimize your student loans and reduce your repayment plan by an average of $187 a month* and see if you qualify for loan forgiveness.  Find your path to student debt freedom In partnership with     What the latest student loan policies […]

Sep. 4, 2024

United Mine Workers picnic in Boone County draws union leaders and political candidates

Source: Eyewitness News Date: September 3, 2024     RACINE, W.Va. (WCHS) — The United Mine Workers of America held its annual picnic in Boone County on Monday. This was the 86th edition of the Labor Day gathering at John Slack Memorial Park. The event brought out union leaders and political candidates stumping on the […]

Sep. 4, 2024

Hot dogs come with chili and side of class struggle at annual Labor Day picnic in Mannington

Source: Times West Virginia, Fairmont Date: September 2, 2024     Sep. 2—MANNINGTON — The labor movement argued it is as relevant today as it has been in the past at the annual Labor Day Picnic in Mannington on Sunday. “Today, we’re kind of looking back on the past,” Cecil Roberts, president of the United Mine […]

Aug. 22, 2024

Commission hires outside legal counsel to deal with UMWA matters

Source: The Logan Banner August 20, 2024 LOGAN — During a recent meeting, members of the Logan County Commission voted to hire outside legal counsel to handle the ongoing issue of whether county employees have the right to collectively bargain. On Tuesday, Aug 13, with several members of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) […]

Aug. 22, 2024

Associate Membership Spotlight

Bob Rossi We’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on Bob Rossi, a dedicated supporter and advocate of the United Mine Workers of America. Bob has been a passionate member of the Marion-Polk-Yamhill Central Labor Chapter for many years and is well-known for his influential labor union blog. His writing frequently highlights the United Mine Workers […]

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