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Apr. 24, 2024

Members Only - UMWA Reaches Agreement with Maple Grove Center

  The United Mine Workers of America has reached a new agreement with Maple Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in…

Apr. 21, 2024

Members Only - UMWA Strikes Deal with Somerset County Commissioners

  The UMWA reached a new agreement with Somerset County in Pennsylvania, covering 38 members of Local Union 2007 in…

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…

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Mar. 18, 2020

Member of the Navajo Nation Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Source: Phoenix News Times March 17, 2020   A member of the Navajo Nation has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to the Navajo Department of Health. On Tuesday, a 46-year-old individual from Chilchinbeto, Arizona, a community on the Navajo Nation known as Tsii’chin Bii’ Tó in Navajo language, was confirmed to have COVID-19. […]

Mar. 17, 2020

Black-Lung Coal Miners Facing Serious Threat from Virus Spread

Source: Bloomberg March 12, 2020   We’re tracking the latest on the coronavirus outbreak and the global response.    The biggest labor union for U.S. coal miners is warning that members are at “significant risk” from the rapidly spreading coronavirus. Mines are enclosed spaces where the highly contagious virus can easily spread, said Phil Smith, […]

Mar. 5, 2020

Union Plus Credit Card Program

Source: Union Plus   Card options for all members Choose the card that works best for you, whether you want to build credit with responsible card use, have low interest rates or earn cash back. U.S.-based phone service Enjoy 24/7 phone customer service for when you need support or have questions. Competitive rates and features […]

Feb. 26, 2020

Senator Manchin Named Honorary UMWA Member

Source: manchin.senate.gov FEBRUARY 26, 2020   Manchin Named Honorary UMWA Member     Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) was named an honorary member of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA). Senator Manchin received this honor for his relentless work over the last 5 years to secure pensions for 92,000 coal […]

Feb. 17, 2020

Union Plus Scholarships

Source: Union Plus   The Union Plus Scholarship Program   Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4.5 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Over 3,000 families have benefited from our commitment to higher education. The Union Plus Scholarship Program is offered through […]

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