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An Interview with Secretary-Treasurer Sanson

  “WE WILL CONTINUE TO TAKE ACTION TO SECURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND VOICE OF ALL WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.”…

President Roberts Announces Retirement

  “LIKE THE GREAT JOHN L. LEWIS SAID MANY YEARS AGO,I DERIVE MY STRENGTH FROM THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNITED…

Closing MSHA offices could be a recipe for disaster

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 7, 2025   Closing MSHA offices could be a recipe for disaster [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting…

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An Interview with Secretary-Treasurer Sanson

  “WE WILL CONTINUE TO TAKE ACTION TO SECURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND VOICE OF ALL WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.” – BRIAN SANSON   The Journal: What do you see as the major issues the Union is facing today? Secretary-Treasurer Sanson: The major issue facing our members working in the coal industry today are fuel […]

President Roberts Announces Retirement

  “LIKE THE GREAT JOHN L. LEWIS SAID MANY YEARS AGO,I DERIVE MY STRENGTH FROM THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNITED MINE WORKERS OF AMERICA. I HAVE BEEN BLESSED AND HONORED TO BE YOUR PRESIDENT OF THE GREATEST UNION IN THE WORLD FOR THE LAST 30 YEARS. MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.” […]

Closing MSHA offices could be a recipe for disaster

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 7, 2025   Closing MSHA offices could be a recipe for disaster [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on the recent posting by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) listing the closure of offices of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts […]

Special International Convention

  SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI ON OCTOBER 28-29, 2025     Brothers and Sisters, the United Mine Workers of America has a history of struggles and victories. Our union is 135 years old, and we want to be around for another 135 years. It is my duty, as your president, to make […]

Associate Member Spotlight

  Belinda Biafore The January/February issue of the journal proudly features Belinda Biafore as its Associate Membership Spotlight. Belinda Biafore is an Associate Member and long-time supporter of the United Mine Workers. Sister Biafore is the former West Virginia Democratic Party Chairwoman and has been an active leader in organized labor. “Our sister Belinda is […]

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