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The Union is YOU and your co-workers

 

The United Mine Workers of America is a democratic organization at every level. The local union officers and committees, who are the workers’ representatives at your worksite, are elected. District Representatives, Vice Presidents, and International officers are also elected by rank and file. The UMWA is made up of tens of thousands of workers just like you, standing together and making a difference!

 

“UNIONS ARE COOPERATIVES, STANDING TOGETHER AND GIVING YOU A VOICE. YOU CAN ACHIEVE MORE WORKING TOGETHER THAN RELYING ON WHAT THE EMPLOYER WANTS TO DO. THE UNION IS YOU.” – LAIRD BENTON, UMWA L.U. 2002.

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Racine Hydro Plant - Local Union 1886

On the Ohio River in southeast Ohio lies the Racine Hydro Plant, manned and operated by members of UMWA Local…

Indiana County Recycling Center - Local Union 1412

In 1988, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania passed Act 101, the Municipal Waste, Planning, Recycling, and Waste Reduction Act, requiring all…

Veterans - Local Union 1307

Local Union 1307, based in Diamondville, Wyoming, is the oldest actively coal-producing local in our union and is still producing…

Cook Coal Terminal - Local Union 2463

Just off the banks of the Ohio River sits the massive American Electric Power (AEP) Cook Coal Terminal in Metropolis,…

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The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) is one of the most successful labor unions in American history. Speaking with the unified voice of hundreds of thousands, the UMWA effectively secures a safe work environment, fair wages and benefits, and job security for each of its members. Contact us to find out more about how the UMWA can give you a voice at work.

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The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) is one of the most successful labor unions in American history. Speaking with the unified voice of hundreds of thousands, the UMWA effectively secures a safe work environment, fair wages and benefits, and job security for each of its members. Contact us to find out more about how the UMWA can give you a voice at work.

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The United Mine Workers of America is more than just a labor organization, we are a family. Our members are spread out across North America, and through solidarity and unity, we built the union to enrich the lives of every member and their family.

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The United Mine Workers of America is more than just a labor organization, we are a family. Our members are spread out across North America, and through solidarity and unity, we built the union to enrich the lives of every member and their family.

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