Retirees

Just because workers are retired does not mean that they can’t still be proud, actively involved members of the United Mine Workers of America. Tens of thousands of retired coal miners continue to pay dues to the UMWA and remain a key part of the union.

Dues-paying retirees can vote in union elections and elect delegates to the UMWA’s Constitutional Convention. Their continued commitment to the strength and solidarity of the UMWA keeps our union one of the most united and militant labor unions in the United States and Canada.

The UMWA won the decade-long fight to secure pensions for tens of thousands of retirees and their spouses. Retired union coal miners were promised retirement benefits by the United States government as a result of the Krug-Lewis Agreement in 1946.

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Mar. 1, 2023

Actively Retired Spotlight: Jay Kolenc

Local Union 1304 member Jay Kolenc has been a member of the United Mine Workers since July 21, 1948.  During…

Nov. 2, 2022

Notice: Medicare Parts A and B Enrollment

  Enrollment for Medicare Parts A and B is mandatory for retirees, surviving spouses, and dependents receiving a health service…

Sep. 17, 2021

Actively Retired Spotlight: Brother Dave Laurie

Local Union 1058 President Dave Laurie began his mining career on January 28, 1970, at the Humphrey Mine in Mount…

Mar. 24, 2021

Remington Retirees Received Alarming Letter

Source: News Channel 2 March 23, 2021   A letter for the former Remington Arms to Remington retirees had some…

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Retiree's Role in History

“Some of the most impressive lobbying you’ve ever seen were UMWA retirees and those camouflaged t-shirts. They were the talk of Capitol Hill. UMWA retirees in $6 tee-shirts out lobbied K-Street lobbyists in $10,000 suits."

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Retiree's Role in History

“Some of the most impressive lobbying you’ve ever seen were UMWA retirees and those camouflaged t-shirts. They were the talk of Capitol Hill. UMWA retirees in $6 tee-shirts out lobbied K-Street lobbyists in $10,000 suits."

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UMW Journal

Retired? Not receiving your FREE UMW Journal? Give the International Office a call at (703) 291-2400 to be put on our mailing list! It's a great way to stay up-to-date with all things UMWA.

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UMW Journal

Retired? Not receiving your FREE UMW Journal? Give the International Office a call at (703) 291-2400 to be put on our mailing list! It's a great way to stay up-to-date with all things UMWA.

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Become a UMWA Activist!

Workers are struggling all across the world to fight for safe working conditions, fair wages, and decent benefits.  It is important for all union brothers and sisters to come together in solidarity. United We Stand! Fill out "Sign Up for E-mail Updates“, and you will be added to the UMWA Activist Team where you will receive the most up-to-date information about our Legislation, COMPAC, and other important UMWA information. We just need a little more information from you!

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Become a UMWA Activist!

Workers are struggling all across the world to fight for safe working conditions, fair wages, and decent benefits.  It is important for all union brothers and sisters to come together in solidarity. United We Stand! Fill out "Sign Up for E-mail Updates“, and you will be added to the UMWA Activist Team where you will receive the most up-to-date information about our Legislation, COMPAC, and other important UMWA information. We just need a little more information from you!

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