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Apr. 17, 2024

Miner's Health Matters

UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts, Acting Secretary of the Department of Labor Julie Su, MSHA Assistant Secretary Chris Williamson…

Mar. 1, 2024

The Willow Grove Mine Disaster

The Willow Grove Mine Disaster, a tragic event etched in the annals of mining history, unfolded on a fateful day…

Nov. 12, 2021

53rd Annual Farmington Memorial - Virtual Event

Unfortunately, to ensure the safety of our membership and their families, UMWA District 31 made the decision to hold this…

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Jul. 27, 2020

Union Plus: How It Works

Your Benefits—For Union Members by Union Members   We Work Hard to Make Life a little Easier for You and Your Family   Union Plus is a non-profit and we’re the ONLY consumer benefits organization created and endorsed by the AFL-CIO. Here at Union Plus, our mission is to improve the quality of life for […]

Jul. 9, 2020

President Cecil E. Roberts asks Congress to extend the COVID-19 Unemployment Compensation Program

COVID-19 is still very much a threat to our health, jobs, industry and entire country. UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts is calling on Congress to pass a clean extension of the COVID-19 Unemployment Compensation Program before the summer recess at the end of July.

Jun. 4, 2020

June 4, 2020 – Message from the President

UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts speaks about the current events our nation is facing.

May 16, 2020

Matewan 100th Year Anniversary

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Matewan when a shootout occurred in the town of Matewan, West Virginia between the local coal miners and Baldwin–Felts Detective Agency. UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts talks about the events that took place on May 19, 1920 and the impact it made on how […]

Apr. 27, 2020

2020 UMWA Workers Memorial Video (Farmington Mine Disaster)

The United Mine Workers have long fought for better health and safety on the job, as we have lost more members than any other union to disasters and occupational diseases. Indeed, miners and their families led the way in demanding creation of the first federal occupational safety enforcement agency, the Mine Safety and Health Administration […]

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