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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. 2, 2023

Local UMWA Chapter Steps Up with Support for United Way of Eastern Utah

Source: ETVNews.com August 2, 2023     In keeping with their goal to support organizations that assist the local population, the United Mine Workers of America District 22 Local 6363 recently presented a $500 check to the United Way of Eastern Utah. Established in 1931, UMWA Local 6363 is one of the oldest locals in […]

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 […]

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