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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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Nov. 6, 2021

Alabama coal miners protest BlackRock in NYC

Source: USA Today November 4, 2021     Striking miners from Alabama protested outside BlackRock headquarters in New York on Thursday, demanding higher wages and better working conditions. (Nov. 4)

Nov. 5, 2021

Miners Against BlackRock

UMWA miners and hundreds of supporters marched to the BlackRock Headquarters on November 4, 2021, to show that our fight against Warrior Met doesn’t just exist in Alabama. BlackRock is Warrior Mets biggest investor and no matter what any judge says, the UMWA will not stop protesting, will not stop rallying, will not stop picketing […]

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 […]

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