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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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Sep. 25, 2019

Union Plus Tips: Common Mistakes Made When Selling A Home

Source: Union Plus   Your home is likely one of your most valuable assets, so avoid these common mistakes when selling your home. Avoiding these mistakes may help you save both time and money on the sale.     If you’re about to go down the road of selling your home, you’ve probably heard that it’s […]

Sep. 23, 2019

The UMWA will join AFGE September 24, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

The UMWA will be joining American Federation of Government Employees in Washington, D.C. on September 24, 2019 to demand dignity, fairness and respect for federals and D.C. Government employees. Come join us as we support federal workers and the vital services they provide to the American public, and protect their union rights.  

Sep. 22, 2019

President Roberts’ prepared remarks for the National Press Club

On September 4, 2019, UMWA International President, Cecil E. Roberts spoke at the National Press Club about the future of the coal industry and what effect he believes proposed climate change legislation and initiatives will have on the jobs outlook for coal producing regions. He also discussed energy and coal issues and how they will […]

Sep. 17, 2019

Warner, Kaine request fix for miners’ healthcare

Source: Augusta Free Press September 16, 2019 U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), along with Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Doug Jones (D-AL), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Bob Casey (D-PA) wrote to House and Senate leadership advocating for the inclusion of a permanent fix for miners’ health care and pensions in the short-term spending […]

Sep. 11, 2019

Miners’ union president Cecil Roberts talks climate change, pensions, and more in D.C.

Source: People’s World September 5, 2019 WASHINGTON—Never let it be said that Cecil Roberts met a written speech he really likes. Instead, the veteran United Mine Workers president produced a detailed, free-form, interesting discourse on climate change, politics, and coal’s future at a talk to a crowd of reporters, UMWA members, and retirees at Washington’s […]

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