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Sep. 4, 2025

Mannington Labor Day Picnic takes place amid eroding labor law landscape

Source: Times West Virginian Date: August 30, 2025   FAIRMONT — As the Trump Administration unravels the successes of the labor movement, union…

Sep. 4, 2025

UMWA Labor Day event honors past union sacrifices and ongoing fight for worker rights

Source: Eyewitness News Date: Sept. 2, 2025   BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Cecil Roberts has served as the UMWA president…

Sep. 4, 2025

United Mine Workers of America hosts 87th Labor Day Picnic

Source: 13News Date: Sept. 1, 2025   RACINE, W.Va. (WOWK) — With picnics and celebrations happening across the tri-state, one…

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Jun. 14, 2023

2023 West Virginia Coal Festival Underway

Source: Coal Valley News MADISON — The 29th annual West Virginia Coal Festival kicked off Tuesday. Madison Mayor and first-year West Virginia Coal Festival Inc. President Buddy Hudson said he anticipates a successful community event. “This will be my first year as the president, so I’m hoping I can do it justice as everybody has […]

Jun. 12, 2023

‘If that wouldn’t heal your soul, nothing would:’ Cape Breton’s Davis Day recognizes coal mining legacy

Evelyn McLeod, granddaughter of Bill Davis, a New Waterford miner shot down by police firing at protesters in 1925, lays a wreath with her grand nephews Parker, 5, second left, and Lucas, 7, right, at the Davis Day ceremony in Sydney Mines Sunday. At left is Hughie MacArthur, a retired United Mine Workers of America […]

Jun. 8, 2023

Associate Membership Spotlight

Penny Whoolery   Penny Whoolery is the wife of late Local Union 1980 member and International Organizer Marlon Whoolery. Penny has been a key member in orchestrating the annual Robena Memorial and is always found behind the scenes helping at the District 2 Pensioner Picnics any way she can. “I always say, and I will […]

May 24, 2023

Union Plus: Memorial Day Car Events

Memorial Day Car Events   This Memorial Day, easily shop new and used cars online with the Union Plus Auto Buying Service. Plus, take advantage of your exclusive Union Member benefits: Ready to sell your car? Get a cash offer from a local dealer in minutes. $100 rebate on new union-made cars* Access one of […]

May 15, 2023

Stand Down to Save Lives

  MSHA Assistant Secretary Williamson’s 2024 letter to the mining community   Dear Members of the Mining Community:    Last year, as the mining industry experienced a troubling increase in fatal accidents, I asked the mining community to join the Mine Safety and Health Administration in identifying and eliminating safety and health hazards that can […]

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