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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…

Apr. 5, 2024

Black Lung Screenings in Your Area

Attention Coal Miners!   The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will offer black lung screenings at no…

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Feb. 3, 2021

Consol can’t appeal Murray’s bankruptcy plan, a judge rules

Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette February 3, 2021   Consol Energy Inc. was dealt another blow in its campaign against the bankruptcy plan of an Ohio-based rival. A judge ruled on Monday that Consol doesn’t have standing to appeal the plan of bankrupt miner Murray Energy Inc. It was approved in May. Cecil-based Consol, which sold […]

Feb. 3, 2021

Union Plus: Flowers & Gifts

Source: Union Plus Save 30% on Valentine’s Day flowers Valentine’s Day celebrations may be a little different this year. Make sure to brighten a dinner table from afar with beautiful bouquets and centerpieces from Teleflora. How to get the union member discount for flowers and gifts Your  discount should be applied automatically. If you encounter […]

Feb. 3, 2021

Coal Workers Defend Mining

Source: Medicine Hat News February 2, 2021 Coal mine workers in Alberta say they understand the need to balance environmental concerns about their industry with the financial benefits derived from the product they produce. “We have been clear on this: mining yes, but not everywhere, everytime,” says United Steelworkers Western Canadian director Stephen Hunt, whose […]

Feb. 2, 2021

Senators introduce COVID-19 Mine Worker Protection Act, UMWA commends bill

Source: 12WBOY February 1, 2021 CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), along with officials from several other states, have introduced a bill to protect miners from COVID-19 exposure. A press release issued by Senator Manchin’s Office stated that he and Senator Capito, along with Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), […]

Feb. 2, 2021

Roberts, Trumka mourn passing of John Sweeney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 2, 2021   Roberts, Trumka mourn passing of John Sweeney [Triangle, VA.] The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today as the entire American labor movement mourns the passing of AFL-CIO President Emeritus John Sweeney: “I met John Sweeney when John, Richard […]

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