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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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May 7, 2021

Coal Culture: How the Industry Formed a Culture and Where Its Future Is Headed

Source: Life & Times   Coal Culture: How the Industry Formed a Culture and Where Its Future Is Headed Coal has been used for heat since the time of the caveman, and for centuries, its power has fueled the United States. But as we toured the coalfields of America’s northeast, we found that the industry […]

May 7, 2021

PREVIEW: Coal Culture: How Industry Formed a Culture and Where Its Future Is Headed

NTD Television came to Triangle, Virginia to interview President Roberts for their 30 minute profile series on Coal Culture. “Cecil Roberts, President of the United Mine Workers Association, rebel-rouser, and gifted orator, whose passionate speeches have inspired miners throughout the nation to take action to protect their rights at work.”   WATCH the FULL 30-minute […]

May 6, 2021

United We Stand – Warrior Met Rally – 05.05.21

Photos from this week’s Rally! Thank you for everyone who came out to support the miners on strike at Warrior Met because of unfair labor practices! #MinersSavedWarriorMet #UnitedWeStand

May 4, 2021

Support UMWA Miners on strike at Warrior Met

As you are aware, hundreds of our UMWA Brothers and Sisters are currently engaged in an Unfair Labor Practice Strike against Warrior Met Coal in Alabama. We have established a Strike Aid Fund to accept donations that will be used to help our Brothers and Sisters in their time of need. The UMWA International the […]

Apr. 30, 2021

Union Plus: Celebrate a Union-Made Cinco de Mayo at Home

Source: Union Plus April 5, 2021 Your Cinco de Mayo may look different this year, but with some creativity, connectivity and some delicious union-made recipes, it can become a fun, socially-distant, fiesta! Did you know that many of your favorite Cinco de Mayo dishes can be made with ingredients picked, produced or packaged by your […]

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