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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…

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Mar. 2, 2022

‘It’s beyond disrespectful’: W.Va. coal miners call for no vote on mine safety bill

SOURCE: wchstv.com DATE: February 28, 2022   CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Some West Virginia coal miners say their safety is in question with a proposed bill that would affect how mine safety is regulated. House Bill 4840 made its way out of the House of Delegates Government Organization Committee and landed inside the chambers. The […]

Mar. 1, 2022

House holds hearing on state mining office, most speakers oppose changes

SOURCE: WV MetroNews DATE: February 28, 2022   CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Multiple speakers at a House of Delegates public hearing Monday challenged a proposal on the state Office of Miner’s Health Safety and Training, sharing concerns about how changes could affect miner safety. House Bill 4840 would shift the agency’s goals from enforcing and executing […]

Mar. 1, 2022

UMWA opposes West Virginia legislation reducing health and safety in coal mines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 1, 2022   UMWA opposes West Virginia legislation reducing health and safety in coal mines   [TRIANGLE, VA.] United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “The idea that anyone in the state of West Virginia believes we need less enforcement in the […]

Feb. 19, 2022

How Private Equity Firms Caused The UMWA Strike In Brookwood

February 18, 2022 Source: Patch.com Here’s an in-depth look at how ongoing business practices have impacted striking blue-collar workers for one west Alabama coal producer.   BROOKWOOD, AL — There’s a little wooden shelter at the intersection of Lock 17 Road and Miners Memorial Parkway in Brookwood that sat vacant on Friday. The site, which […]

Feb. 16, 2022

UMWA Senate Hearing

Warrior Met and Wall Street Greed: What Corporate Raiders are Doing to Workers and Consumers   Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Room SH-216       Agenda There will be a Hearing of the Committee on the Budget  On:  Thursday, February 17, 2022, 11:00 AM In:  Room SH-216 To consider:  Warrior Met and Wall Street Greed: What Corporate Raiders […]

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