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Apr. 25, 2024

UMWA’s Roberts comments on EPA’s new Carbon Pollution Standards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 25, 2024   UMWA’s comments on EPA’s new Carbon Pollution Standards [TRANGLE, V.A.] Commenting on the…

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. 22, 2024

UMWA's Project 50

Volume 1: Struggle & Win   Editor’s Note: Keeping the UMWA’s history alive and relevant is a critical part of…

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Nov. 2, 2022

Ten-Year Anniversary of the Washing of The Wall

July 23, 2022, marked the tenth anniversary of UMWA veterans and West Virginia Vietnam Veterans of America’s participation in the annual washing of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall (The Wall). “We haven’t been able to participate in this annual tradition for the past two years because of the pandemic,” said President Roberts. “The majority of […]

Nov. 2, 2022

Notice: Medicare Parts A and B Enrollment

  Enrollment for Medicare Parts A and B is mandatory for retirees, surviving spouses, and dependents receiving a health service card. If you or your spouse are eligible to enroll in both Medicare Parts A and B by virtue of age or disability, then you are required to enroll. Failure to enroll will result in […]

Oct. 28, 2022

UMWA’s Anthracite

The Great Anthracite Coal Strike The Great Anthracite Coal Strike, the first major strike the young UMWA had ever taken on, began on May 12, 1902. At that time almost all coal in the United States that was mined was anthracite coal, ideal for industrial use and heating homes all across the nation. After months […]

Oct. 26, 2022

Cook Coal Terminal – Local Union 2463

Just off the banks of the Ohio River sits the massive American Electric Power (AEP) Cook Coal Terminal in Metropolis, Illinois. The terminal stretches across a sprawling 1,600 acres and is dubbed “America’s busiest inland terminal.” Operating seven power plants across the nation, AEP serves nearly 5.5 million customers across 11 states. In July, Secretary-Treasurer […]

Oct. 25, 2022

Union Plus: Do you have the right auto and home insurance?

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