News & Media

Featured News

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…

Apr. 17, 2024

Miner's Health Matters

UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts, Acting Secretary of the Department of Labor Julie Su, MSHA Assistant Secretary Chris Williamson…

Apr. 16, 2024

United Mine Workers of America Hosts Department of Labor Silica Rule Kickoff Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 16, 2024   United Mine Workers of America Hosts Department of Labor Silica Rule Kickoff Event…

All News & Media

Oct. 15, 2022

UMWA’s Response to Turkey coal mine explosion, killing 41

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 15, 2022 UMWA’s Response to Turkey coal mine explosion, killing 41   [TRIANGLE, VA] In the aftermath of the terrible explosion that killed 41 miners in Northern Turkey, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “The prayers of the entire UMWA membership […]

Oct. 15, 2022

Associate Membership Spotlight

Margie Kacsmar   Margie Kacsmar has been an associate member of the UMWA for almost 20 years and is the wife of Local Union 6362 and District 31 member Tom Kacsmar. Margie has attended many rallies over the years including St. Louis, Missouri; Charleston, WV; Columbus, Ohio and Washington, DC. Margie has been an arrestee […]

Oct. 13, 2022

Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship Winners

The UMWA has announced the winners of the 2022-2023 Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship. Each of the winners will receive $2,500 this academic year to assist them in meeting their educational goals.   Abbey Ferguson Abbey Ferguson is the daughter of Local Union 2397 member Johnathan Pridemore in District 20. “As any member or child of […]

Oct. 13, 2022

Sparkz Announces Location for Manufacturing Plant

Sparkz, the next-generation battery manufacturer re-engineering the battery supply chain, announced on August 31, 2022, it has signed an agreement to begin manufacturing its zero-cobalt battery in Taylor County, West Virginia, eventually employing 350 workers. The facility was originally a glass plant that ceased production in 2009. The site announcement accelerates plans to recruit, hire […]

Oct. 12, 2022

Union Plus: Exclusive Offer for Union Members

Eyeing the latest device? How about earning some extra $$$ with your new purchase? For a limited time, union members have that option!   Learn how union members can get $100 in credits when you buy a new smartphone on a qualifying installment plan with an eligible AT&T wireless plan.   Plus, members can bundle […]

Search News

Sign Up for Email Updates