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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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Mar. 31, 2021

UMWA issues strike notice at Alabama’s Warrior Met Coal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 31, 2021 UMWA issues strike notice at Alabama’s Warrior Met Coal [TRIANGLE, VA.] The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) yesterday afternoon issued an unfair labor practice strike notice at Warrior Met Coal, Inc., to begin at 10:30 p.m. CDT on April 1, 2021. The notice covers more than 1,100 workers […]

Mar. 29, 2021

Honoring America’s Vietnam Veterans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 29, 2021 Honoring America’s Vietnam Veterans [TRIANGLE, VA.] As the United States marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President and Vietnam veteran Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “Although it has been more than 50 years since I came home from Vietnam, […]

Mar. 29, 2021

2021 National Vietnam War Veteran Day

Today, The United Mine Workers of America International Union recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day. On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam. “Just let me say, to every Vietnam Veteran out there, thank you for your service and welcome home.” – UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts

Mar. 26, 2021

Gayle Manchin the perfect choice for Appalachian Regional Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 26, 2021   [CHARLESTON, W.VA.] Commenting the appointment by President Biden of Gayle Manchin to co-chair the Appalachian Regional Commission, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today:   “I applaud President Biden for his appointment of Gayle Manchin to be co-chair of […]

Mar. 24, 2021

Remington Retirees Received Alarming Letter

Source: News Channel 2 March 23, 2021   A letter for the former Remington Arms to Remington retirees had some of them thinking they might be losing their pension. ILION, N.Y. — Some former Remington workers reached out to NEWSChannel 2 after receiving a letter in the mail this past week that had them thinking […]

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