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UMWA Announces Primary Endorsements for Federal, Statewide Races

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 28, 2024   UMWA announces primary endorsements for federal, statewide races [TRIANGLE, VA.] The United Mine…

UMWA responds to Iron Senergy threat to close Cumberland mine in Greene County, PA.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 28, 2024   UMWA responds to Iron Senergy threat to close Cumberland mine in Greene County,…

UMWA and AFL-CIO Launch Proxy Solicitation at Warrior Met Coal, Urge Stockholders to Hold Management Accountable After Costly Strike

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2024   UMWA and AFL-CIO Launch Proxy Solicitation at Warrior Met Coal, Urge Stockholders to…

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UMWA remembers Farmington No. 9 miners with virtual ceremony

Source: WV Metro News   CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The United Mine Workers of America usually marks the anniversary of the 1968 Farmington No. 9 mine disaster with a ceremony at the memorial in Mannington. Union members, however, had to recognize the 78 coal miners away from the site because of the coronavirus pandemic. While wreaths were […]

52nd Annual Farmington Memorial Virtual Event

We know how much the Farmington Memorial Event means to the the miners families, the community and the UMWA. With that being said, we wont let the COVID-19 pandemic stop us from remembering the lives of the miners we lost. “We would much rather be together on this day of remembrance,” UMWA International President Cecil […]

Governor Justice issues several executive orders

Source: WSAZ 3 News Channel  November 13, 2020 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – West Virginia Governor Justice has issued several executive orders during a press conference Friday morning. Governor Justice says he’s issuing an indoor face covering requirement. You must wear one at all times in all public indoor places. This does not apply to kids […]

Union leader rallies with former Remington workers in Ilion

Source: Times Telegram November 12, 2020 ILION — The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) is fighting — and will continue to fight — for the contractual benefits the Remington Outdoor Company owes Remington Arms workers in Ilion. That was the message UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts delivered Thursday when he spoke to nearly […]

UMWA’s Roberts: Sale of Cumberland mine potentially good news

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2020 [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on the announcement that Contura Energy has reached a agreement to sell the Cumberland mine, in Greene County, Pa., to Iron Senergy Holding LLC, United Mine Workers of America International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: ​“This announcement breathes new life into the […]

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