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Nov. 18, 2025

New United Mine Workers of America president Brian Sanson discusses the industry

Source: NPR Date: Nov. 15, 2025   NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Brian Sanson, the new president of the United…

Nov. 14, 2025

Associate Member Spotlight

  Elaine Harris Elaine Harris is a District Representative for Communications Workers of America (CWA) in Charleston, West Virginia. She…

Nov. 10, 2025

UMWA Extends Thoughts and Prayers to Trapped Miner at the Rolling Thunder Mine, West Virginia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2025 UMWA Extends Thoughts and Prayers to Trapped Miner at the Rolling Thunder Mine, West…

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Aug. 5, 2021

UMWA mourns the loss of UMWA President Emeritus Richard Trumka

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2021 UMWA mourns the loss of UMWA President Emeritus Richard Trumka   [TRIANGLE, VA] United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E Roberts issued the following statement today. “The global labor movement has lost a giant. Richard Trumka was more than the leader of the American Labor Movement, […]

Aug. 4, 2021

Still No ETS from OSHA or MSHA

After three letters over the course of a year to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), the agency has yet to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to address the risks miners face every day from COVID-19. Two Administrations have passed and neither one has felt it necessary to issue workplace protections for workers […]

Jul. 30, 2021

BlackRock Support Sought in Bid to End 5-Month Coal-Mine Strike

Source: Bloomberg Equality July 30, 2021 Coal miners from states including Alabama and West Virginia picketed outside BlackRock Inc.’s New York headquarters Wednesday in a bid to get the world’s largest asset manager to pressure Warrior Met Coal Inc. for better wages and employee benefits. About 120 miners and supporters descended on BlackRock’s offices in […]

Jul. 30, 2021

Coal Strike Comes to NYC

Source: ucommblog July 30, 2021 Miners from Alabama rallied outside BlackRock in Manhattan calling for an end to the months long strike Since April 1, miners at the Warrior Met Mines in Alabama have been on strike. The workers say they walked out after management refused to reach a fair contract that reduced the long […]

Jul. 28, 2021

Union Plus: AT&T

Source: Union Plus   Save money every month on your phone bill We’ve got the wireless savings for your family’s needs. Visit your nearest AT&T store and show proof of union membership. Ready to save on unlimited? We thought so! Union members can save up to $10/month savings per line on AT&T Unlimited Elite® with […]

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