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Oct. 16, 2025

Associate Membership Spotlight

  Beth Mikus After attending a rally in Alabama for UMWA strikers in 2022, Beth Mikus was so moved by…

Oct. 3, 2025

Memo from President Roberts: Federal Government shutdown

Important Update from UMWA President Cecil Roberts on Government Shutdown Impacts   The following memo from UMWA President Cecil Roberts…

Sep. 29, 2025

Black Tuesday Lives in Us: A Union’s Commitment to Canada

September 29, 2025 On September 29, 1931, the streets of Estevan, Saskatchewan, ran dark with tragedy, defiance, and the blood…

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Aug. 8, 2024

Union Plus: Mortgage Program

Source: Union Plus August 8, 2024   We’re glad you’re here. Our Wells Fargo team, together with Union Plus, is here to support you with special home financing options and benefits.   Apply Now Call: 1-866-807-4154     If you’re an active or retired union member or an eligible family member, you may be able […]

Aug. 1, 2024

MSHA Safety Alert: Tire Explosion During Equipment Fire

Date: July 30, 2024   Safety Alert Tire Explosion During Equipment Fire Tires can explode during a fire and after the fire is extinguished. On June 14, 2024, one firefighter died, and another was injured when a front-end loader tire exploded while firefighters fought the equipment fire. MSHA released a “best practices safety alert” warning […]

Jul. 29, 2024

UMWA Honors Vietnam Veterans in Annual “Washing of the Wall” Event

July 29, 2024 This weekend, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) once again paid tribute to the fallen soldiers of the Vietnam War with their annual “Washing of the Wall” event at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. UMWA members, veterans, and supporters gathered to honor the lives lost and to commemorate the sacrifices made by […]

Jul. 23, 2024

United Mine Workers of America endorses Karen Baker for Ninth Congressional District

    Source: Mountain Media, LLC July 19, 2024 The United Mine Workers of America are endorsing Karen Baker’s candidacy for the Ninth Congressional District. The UMWA, which represents the interests of miners and their families, has recognized Baker as a “champion for the issues that matter most to their members” according to a statement.  […]

Jul. 18, 2024

Union Plus: Real Estate Rewards

      Source: Union Plus Earn cash back on your home sale or purchase Buying or selling a home? You can earn up to $500 cash back* for every $100,000 in home value when you use a participating real estate agent referred by SIRVA. Find an agent     More than 4,700 certified agents     How […]

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