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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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Jan. 30, 2020

Drama Group prepares for centennial of Matewan Massacre

Source: Williamson Daily News MATEWAN — The award winning Matewan Drama Group recently met at the UMWA Local 1440 Union Hall in downtown Matewan to discuss plans for the annual Matewan Heritage Day, which will also mark the centennial of the deadly Matewan Massacre. Donna Paterino, who started the drama group in 2000 and has […]

Jan. 30, 2020

President Roberts Named Co-Chair of the Mother Jones Statue Committee

January 30, 2020   President Roberts was named an Honorary National Co-Chair of the Mother Jones Statue Committee by the Mother Jones Heritage Project.   Mary Harris “Mother” Jones was once labeled “the most dangerous woman in America” by a U.S. district attorney. She was a fearless organizer for the United Mine Workers and a […]

Jan. 29, 2020

Lieutenant Governor of Virginia recognizes UMWA members from Southwest Virginia

The Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, Justin Fairfax, recognized UMWA members from Southwest Virginia on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, for their unwavering determination and successful efforts to secure the pensions and health care of our nation’s miners. Pictured below are some of the members from Virginia who walked the halls of Congress demanding the government to […]

Jan. 24, 2020

UMWA Makes Donation to RS Police Department

Source: SweetWaterNOW ROCK SPRINGS — During the January 21 Rock Springs City Council meeting, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Local 4893 President Les Mauch announced that the union would be donating $5,193 to help the Rock Springs Police Department purchase new load bearing vests. Many police departments are moving away from traditional duty belts […]

Jan. 21, 2020

A Letter From A UMWA Member

Finally, the passage of the American Miners Act. To the International and District Leadership: You had a plan, you executed that plan and you kept us focused. This would not have happened without you. Thank you. To the UMWA Staff: No one will ever know how many hours you spent organizing rallies, making phone calls, […]

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