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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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Jan. 19, 2022

Union Plus: Now is the perfect time to save on that crown or root canal!

Source: Union Plus It’s a new year and time to get that expensive dental work done. Save 20% to 50% on routine and major dental work with the Union Plus Dental Discount Plan. Plans start at just $7.95/month or $79.00/year.*   Save on: Root canals, crowns, extractions Bridges, dentures Annual exams, cleanings. fillings, X-rays   […]

Jan. 19, 2022

Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests     The federal government’s website for Americans to order at-home rapid Covid-19 testing kits launched on Tuesday. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order free at-home COVID-⁠19 tests.   The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.   Here’s what […]

Jan. 18, 2022

Sanders, Warren and Baldwin urge Larry Fink to intervene in strike at coal company partially owned by BlackRock

SOURCE: CNBC January 14, 2022 Sanders, Warren and Baldwin urge Larry Fink to intervene in strike at coal company partially owned by BlackRock Sens. Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Tammy Baldwin pressed BlackRock CEO Larry Fink to use his firm’s sizable financial stake in Warrior Met Coal to compel the company’s management to broker a […]

Jan. 17, 2022

A Dream Not Yet Fulfilled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 16, 2021   A Dream Not Yet Fulfilled   [TRIANGLE, VA.] United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “Today, the nation comes together to honor a man who believed in fairness and equality for all Americans. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated […]

Jan. 16, 2022

‘It just ain’t right’: WV retired miners condemn Congress’ failure to restore tax behind black lung benefits

Source: Charleston Gazette-Mail January 15, 2021   ‘It just ain’t right’: WV retired miners condemn Congress’ failure to restore tax behind black lung benefits Jerry Coleman used to hunt. But 37 years in the mines took away the breathing capacity he needed to walk up a hill or drag a deer, leaving him with black […]

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