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Apr. 9, 2024

Associate Membership Spotlight

Phylis Mooney   Sister Mooney's commitment to the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) spans over a decade, making her…

Apr. 5, 2024

Black Lung Screenings in Your Area

Attention Coal Miners!   The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will offer black lung screenings at no…

Apr. 3, 2024

City of Nitro Holds Event to Honor Vietnam War Veterans

Source: WVMetroNews March 31, 2024   NITRO, W.Va. — The West Virginia Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America honored U.S.…

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Apr. 7, 2021

Former Remington Plant Reaches Agreement With Union

Source: NRA American Rifleman April 6, 2021   Significant progress was made in the effort to resume operations at the famed Remington firearm factory in Ilion, NY, when on April 2 the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) announced it has reached a letter of agreement that will pave the way for reopening the plant. […]

Apr. 1, 2021

More than 1,000 workers plan to strike at Alabama coal mines

Source: ABC 33/40 News March 31, 2021   BROOKWOOD, Ala. (AP) — More than 1,100 workers at two Alabama coal mines and related facilities owned by Warrior Met Coal Inc. will go on strike barring a last-minute labor agreement, the United Mine Workers of America said Wednesday. Negotiators have not been able to reach a […]

Mar. 31, 2021

Union Plus: Dental Insurance

Source: Union Plus March 31, 2021 Why choose a Union Plus dental plan? Our plans deliver some of the industry’s deepest discounts and provide members with more control over their health care and lifestyle spending. Here are a few reasons why Union Plus members love our savings plans: Nationwide access to providers Discounts available at […]

Mar. 31, 2021

1,100 west Alabama mine workers announce plan to go on strike

Source: AL.com March 31, 2021   The United Mine Workers of America have issued a strike notice against Warrior Met Coal. The UMWA said in a statement the strike is to begin at 10:30 p.m. Thursday. The notice covers more than 1,100 workers at all of the company’s operations, including the No. 4 mine, the […]

Mar. 24, 2021

Remington Retirees Received Alarming Letter

Source: News Channel 2 March 23, 2021   A letter for the former Remington Arms to Remington retirees had some of them thinking they might be losing their pension. ILION, N.Y. — Some former Remington workers reached out to NEWSChannel 2 after receiving a letter in the mail this past week that had them thinking […]

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