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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…

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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Jun. 1, 2021

Mine Wars Forum with Cecil Roberts: Episode 2, Season 2

Tune in on June 1 at 7pm for a virtual and LIVE discussion between United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) President Cecil Roberts and Mine Wars Museum founding board member, Chuck Keeney, for Episode 2 of Mine Wars Forum. Both President Roberts and Chuck Keeney are descendants of legendary labor leaders during the Mine Wars. […]

May 28, 2021

Mine Workers Arrested Blocking Scabs From Entering Mine

Source: More Perfect Union Striking coal miners were arrested for shutting down the Warrior Met Coal mine this week. A group of 300 miners and United Mine Workers of America President Cecil Roberts blocked the mine to stop scabs from getting in and out. Kim Kelly was there to cover it.

May 28, 2021

UMWA March to Warrior Met and United We Stand Rally

UMWA Miners raised the stakes this week by marching onto Warrior Met Coal #7 Mine’s North Portal which led to eleven arrests made!

May 28, 2021

Union Plus: Hotels

Source: Union Plus May 28, 2021 Save up to 60% on your favorite hotels Are you planning a trip? Union families get the best discounts and a hassle-free booking experience when you book your next hotel stay. Save at global hotel brands Whether you’re planning a “staycation” or a once-in-a-lifetime “bucket list” trip, your Union […]

May 27, 2021

Nearly a dozen striking Alabama coal miners arrested at protest

Source: AL.com May 26, 2021 Photo by: Haeden Wright   Nearly a dozen miners who’ve been striking an Alabama coal company for about two months were arrested during a protest outside a mine in Tuscaloosa County, a union said. The United Mine Workers of America said 11 members were charged with trespassing at a Warrior […]

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