Preserving Our Pensions

Our legislation OFFICIALLY passed!

 

To see a list of the voting summary for the House click here.

To see a list of the voting summary for the Senate click here.

 

If you have any questions please feel free to call the International Office at 703-291-2400.

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Mar. 22, 2020

Letter from UMWA President Roberts to President Trump Regarding Importance of Getting a Fix for Multiemployer Pension System

March 22, 2020   President Roberts sent a letter to President Trump regarding the importance of getting a fix done for…

Feb. 26, 2020

Promise Kept - Pension Victory Video

On December 20, 2019, Congress "KEPT THE PROMISE" and secured the pensions and health care of the men and women…

Dec. 20, 2019

President Roberts' end of year message - 12.21.2019

UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts thanks the UMWA membership for their hard work and dedication in reaching the finish…

Dec. 18, 2019

Senator Joe Manchin celebrates the inclusion of the Bipartisan American Miners Act

Senator Joe Manchin (D-Wv.) celebrates the inclusion of the Bipartisan American Miners Act in the final funding package to keep…

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Miners say “It started with a promise”

Right is right. A promise is a promise. For generations, coal has powered our lives. It has heated our homes, fueled the conduction of electricity that lit our lamps, ignited the Industrial Revolution. And it was coaxed from the earth by miners who risked their lives and sacrificed their health in the effort that didn’t just blacken their faces and their hands, but also their lungs.

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Miners say “It started with a promise”

Right is right. A promise is a promise. For generations, coal has powered our lives. It has heated our homes, fueled the conduction of electricity that lit our lamps, ignited the Industrial Revolution. And it was coaxed from the earth by miners who risked their lives and sacrificed their health in the effort that didn’t just blacken their faces and their hands, but also their lungs.

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