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Jun. 30, 2025

Members Only - UMWA Reaches Agreement with Bella Healthcare

  The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) and Bella Healthcare have reached an agreement. Effective February 17, 2025, Local 2003…

Jun. 27, 2025

Remembering Ludlow

Source: World Journal Date: June 26, 2025   Hundreds gathered at UMWA site for 111th annual memorial ceremony   LUDLOW…

Jun. 25, 2025

Union Plus: Legal Program

Open Enrollment: Legal support at a price you can afford.   Need legal help? Get premium legal services for just $22.95/month —…

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Apr. 6, 2023

Brother Charles Byrd Receives His 80-year Pin With the UMWA

On Thursday, March 30, 2023, Brother Charles Bird, from Clay County, West Virginia, was presented with his 80-year pin from UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts. Brother Bird started working in the mines when he was only 18 years old, starting in 1943. “I don’t understand why these young miners don’t join the Union and […]

Mar. 27, 2023

West Virginia Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day

    In March 2011, the West Virginia House of Representatives and Senate passed legislation that designated March 30th as West Virginia Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day.   The West Virginia State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America, with support from the West Virginia Veterans Assistance Department, plans to commemorate this event on the grounds of the […]

Feb. 21, 2023

Union Plus: Exclusive Hearing Savings for Union Families

Prioritize your hearing health in 2023 with the Union Plus Hearing program! The Union Plus Hearing program offers union families exclusive savings on hearing aids, virtual screenings, a free hearing exam, and more! Our dedicated hearing care advocates will assist you every step of the way.   Learn More!

Feb. 15, 2023

Associate Membership Spotlight

Mackenzie New Walker   Mackenzie is a 2018 graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Upon graduation, she immediately went to work for the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum as Director. Under her leadership, the museum obtained several grants that expanded its ability to include many projects, such as Courage in the Hollers, where […]

Feb. 8, 2023

Veterans Voices: Jay Kolenc

Source: WTRF February 7, 2023 HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – From the coal mine to Korea. Jay Kolenc was 20-years-old when a letter from President Truman told him to report to the draft board in Steubenville 1951. He spent two years in the Army and five more more in the reserves, all with a young […]

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