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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. 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…

Mar. 29, 2024

Casey Statement on Planned Closure of Cumberland Mine

For Immediate Release March 28, 2024   Contact Natalie Adams: 202-228-3789   Casey Statement on Planned Closure of Cumberland Mine…

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Jan. 7, 2022

The lesson of January 6: We must always be ready to defend democracy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 6, 2022   The lesson of January 6: We must always be ready to defend democracy   [TRIANGLE, VA.] United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: ​“The terrible images of January 6, 2021 are still seared in the minds of Americans as […]

Dec. 20, 2021

UMWA statement on Build Back Better legislation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 20, 2021   UMWA statement on Build Back Better legislation [TRIANGLE, VA.] United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “The United Mine Workers and Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) have a long and friendly relationship. We remain grateful for his hard work to […]

Nov. 26, 2021

UMWA mourns 51 killed in Russian mine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 26, 2021   UMWA mourns 51 killed in Russian mine [TRIANGLE, VA.] In the aftermath of the terrible explosion that killed 51 miners and rescuers in Siberia, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: ​“The hearts and prayers of the entire UMWA […]

Nov. 12, 2021

UMWA applauds nomination of Chris Williamson to MSHA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 12, 2021   UMWA applauds nomination of Chris Williamson to MSHA [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on the nomination of Chris Williamson to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “Chris Williamson is the […]

Oct. 28, 2021

Alabama Judge issues unconstitutional order at Warrior Met strike

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2021   Alabama Judge issues unconstitutional order at Warrior Met strike     [MCCALLA, ALA.] Reacting to a temporary restraining order issued by Judge James H. Roberts, Jr. of the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County that restricts the constitutional rights of speech and assembly, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) […]

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