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Apr. 17, 2024

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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…

Apr. 9, 2024

Associate Membership Spotlight

Phylis Mooney   Sister Mooney's commitment to the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) spans over a decade, making her…

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Nov. 5, 2021

Striking Alabama mine workers bring protest to New York City

Source: CNN Business November 4, 2021   Striking Alabama mine workers bring protest to New York City New York (CNN Business) Mineworkers have been on the picket line outside of two mines owned by Warrior Met Coal in rural Alabama for the last seven months, waging one of the longest US strikes this century. On […]

Nov. 4, 2021

Striking Alabama coal miners protesting again in New York

Source: AL.com November 4, 2021   Striking Alabama coal miners protesting again in New York   The president of the United Mine Workers of America was arrested in New York City this morning at a protest in its ongoing strike against Warrior Met Coal in Alabama. Members picketed the Manhattan offices of BlackRock at 59th […]

Nov. 3, 2021

Union Plus: Cash Back Shopping

Source: Union Plus Did you know you can get paid to shop? It’s true. Sign up for BeFrugal and earn cash back whenever you make a purchase!   How does BeFrugal Work? Earning cash back is super easy when you shop with BeFrugal. 1. Start browsing on BeFrugal to find your favorite stores — there […]

Nov. 3, 2021

Warrior Met Coal strike has cost company $6.9 million

Source: AL.COM November 3, 2021     Warrior Met Coal reported its best quarter since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic today, even as the company continues to deal with a miner’s strike, now in its eighth month. The company reported a net income of $38.4 million for the third quarter. That’s a far cry […]

Oct. 28, 2021

Alabama Judge issues unconstitutional order at Warrior Met strike

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2021   Alabama Judge issues unconstitutional order at Warrior Met strike     [MCCALLA, ALA.] Reacting to a temporary restraining order issued by Judge James H. Roberts, Jr. of the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County that restricts the constitutional rights of speech and assembly, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) […]

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