Apr. 25, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 25, 2024 UMWA’s comments on EPA’s new Carbon Pollution Standards [TRANGLE, V.A.] Commenting on the release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new carbon emission standards for coal-fired power plants, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “We are analyzing […]
Apr. 16, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 16, 2024 United Mine Workers of America Hosts Department of Labor Silica Rule Kickoff Event [TRIANGLE, VA] – The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) hosted a Department of Labor Silica Rule Kickoff Event to celebrate the finalization of the new Silica Dust Exposure Rule. The event aimed to raise […]
Apr. 2, 2024
For Immediate Release March 30, 2024 News of the potential closure came as a surprise to numerous stakeholders including county officials and the union representing roughly 550 miners Cumberland Mine has been a major employer in Greene County since the 1970s and currently employs more than 700 skilled workers Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator […]
Mar. 29, 2024
For Immediate Release March 28, 2024 Contact Natalie Adams: 202-228-3789 Casey Statement on Planned Closure of Cumberland Mine Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on reports from the community that Iron Senergy is planning to close the Cumberland Mine in Greene County, PA: “Cumberland […]
Mar. 28, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 28, 2024 UMWA announces primary endorsements for federal, statewide races [TRIANGLE, VA.] The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Coal Miners Political Action Committees (COMPAC) in several states have voted to endorse candidates in primary elections for federal, state, and local offices over the last several weeks. UMWA COMPAC endorsements […]
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