Collective Bargaining
Membership in the United Mine Workers of America has numerous benefits, primarily from the collective bargaining agreements. These contracts, include industry leading safety standards, wages, and benefits for dozens of industries. To find out more about the different industries the UMWA represents, click here.
Union Plus Membership
There are many other benefits to being a union member as well, either working under a collective bargaining agreement or as an Associate Member. Union members are eligible for discounted rates on credit cards, mortgages, wireless bills, and much more through Union Plus.
Kerr Scholarship
The Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship provides financial assistance to members’ children or grandchildren who attend college. Click here for more information and eligibility requirements.
A Voice on Capitol Hill
The UMWA is engaged in the nation’s capital on behalf of our members, their families and their communities. We’re fighting to keep health care and pension benefits for retired UMWA members in the coal industry secure; for safe, secure jobs for all our members; for a sensible energy policy that recognizes the central role coal can and will continue to play in power generation for decades to come; for quality health care for all Americans and especially retirees; for the protection of Social Security and Medicare for current and future retirees; and for strong protections for workers’ rights on the job.
Legal Services
The UMWA Benefits Services Program continues to contract with legal firms around the country to provide legal services to UMWA members, retirees, widows and their dependents. The firms offer prompt services on a contingency and reduced-fee basis in Workers’ Compensation claims, Federal and State Black Lung, Social Security Disability, Unemployment Claims, and other litigation.
UMWA Summer School
As a UMWA member, your local can enroll you in the annual UMWA Summer School program. This program covers a number of basic to more advance classes that include, Labor at Work:
Labor Issues and the Workplace, Steward Training & Labor History, Practical Grievance Handling: Writing and Presentation and more. The 2019 Summer School program even provided an opportunity to learn directly from UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts. Click here for more information on this year’s training.
Mine Academy Safety Committee Training
The Mine Academy Safety Committee holds Surface/Underground training opportunities bi-annually and has been for the last 25 years. This two-week training program covers federal safety laws, any changes made to safety standards, and is available to any member’s local union Safety Committee. Click here for a copy of the most recent UMWA Local Union Health and Safety Committee Training Session Application.
Correction Officers’ Training
The UMWA offers an annual two-day Correction Officer’s in-classroom and range training to our UMWA Correction Officers. The training is centered around contract enforcement with a special emphasis on grievance handling and record keeping.
Members Only Pages
By registering for our “Members Only Pages” you get exclusive content tailored just for our members. Gain access to members-only videos covering union events, industry news, and educational content. Stay informed with our UMW Digital Journals, offering in-depth analysis and updates on key issues. Be the first to receive crucial organizing updates as we continue fighting for workers’ rights. Plus, enjoy our Members Only Newsletter, packed with the latest union developments, benefits information, and opportunities to get involved in strengthening our community!
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