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Apr. 25, 2024

UMWA’s Roberts comments on EPA’s new Carbon Pollution Standards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 25, 2024   UMWA’s comments on EPA’s new Carbon Pollution Standards [TRANGLE, V.A.] Commenting on the…

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. 2, 2024

Casey Presses Energy Company CEO About Future of Critical Cumberland Mine, Impact of Mine Closure on Miners and Families in Greene County

For Immediate Release March 30, 2024 News of the potential closure came as a surprise to numerous stakeholders including county…

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Oct. 15, 2022

UMWA’s Response to Turkey coal mine explosion, killing 41

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 15, 2022 UMWA’s Response to Turkey coal mine explosion, killing 41   [TRIANGLE, VA] In the aftermath of the terrible explosion that killed 41 miners in Northern Turkey, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “The prayers of the entire UMWA membership […]

Oct. 3, 2022

UMWA statement on nominations to Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 3, 2022 UMWA statement on nominations to Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission   [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on the confirmations of Mary Lu Jordan and T.J. Baker to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following […]

Sep. 27, 2022

UMWA mourns passing of Jim Bowen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 UMWA mourns passing of Jim Bowen   [TRIANGLE, VA.] United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “Our friend and Brother Jim Bowen passed away peacefully early this morning, and we are heartbroken. He was a tremendous voice on behalf of […]

Sep. 22, 2022

UMWA supports Energy Independence and Security Act, calls for inclusion in CR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 UMWA supports Energy Independence and Security Act, calls for inclusion in CR   [TRIANGLE, VA] Commenting on the introduction of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022 by Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: […]

Sep. 19, 2022

NLRB revises damages calculations in Warrior Met strike

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 NLRB revises damages calculations in Warrior Met strike   [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on a revised damages calculation issued by Region 10 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that conforms to the initial amount the Region had indicated would be assessed, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President […]

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