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Nov. 5, 2025

A Lifetime of Service: A Final Interview with "President" Roberts

[Editor’s Note: As Cecil Roberts’ tenure as International President comes to a close on October 29, 2025, the UMW Journal…

Nov. 4, 2025

Union Savings: Calgary Roughnecks

  Score Big – Up to 30% Off Tickets! We’re pleased to share that our union members now have access…

Nov. 3, 2025

A changing of the guard for the UMWA

Source: West Virginia MetroNews Date: October 29, 2025 ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The torch has been passed in one of…

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Oct. 29, 2025

United Mine Workers of America Announces Leadership Transition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2025 United Mine Workers of America Announces Leadership Transition TRIANGLE, VA – The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) today announced a historic leadership transition. After 48 years of dedicated service as an elected official, UMWA President Cecil E. Roberts has officially retired. President Roberts, who has led the union since 1995, appointed Brian […]

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 our union’s strong solidarity that she became an Associate Member.  Beth has been president of the SWPA Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) since 2015 and has worked for the state of Pennsylvania for more […]

Oct. 15, 2025

Union Plus: November Car Rentals

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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 provides critical information for members regarding the potential impacts of a federal government shutdown on retiree benefits and mine safety. It outlines the current status of federal transfers to the UMWA Health and Retirement Funds, […]

Oct. 1, 2025

Union Veterans Council: Government Shutdown is a Financial Attack on Veteran Federal Workers and Active-Duty Military

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 1, 2025 CONTACT: Craig Romanovich, 412-708-4818,  local433craig@gmail.com Government Shutdown is a Financial Attack on Veteran Federal Workers and Active-Duty Military WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Union Veterans Council (UVC) issued a sharp condemnation today, warning that the government shutdown is an immediate betrayal of active-duty service members and a severe harm to […]

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