Mar. 30, 2025
Source: MetroNews Date: March 30, 2025 NITRO, W.Va. — UMWA President Cecil Roberts helped lead Sunday’s special recognition of Vietnam veterans in Nitro. The soon-to-be-retired Roberts gave the keynote address at the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day event at Nitro Living Memorial Park. “It’s very moving when you think about the time you were in […]
Mar. 28, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 28, 2025 United Mine Workers of America Applauds Saskatchewan’s Removal of Carbon Tax [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on the Government of Saskatchewan’s recent decision to eliminate the industrial carbon tax within the province, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “The UMWA appreciates […]
Mar. 27, 2025
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Mar. 20, 2025
The U.S. National Mining Association (NMA) partnered with five allied trade associations to file an opening brief challenging MSHA’s silica rule in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The association said MSHA unlawfully imposed significant restrictions on how to achieve the new Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter […]
Mar. 18, 2025
Source: WVgazettemail Date: March 18, 2025 Legislation advancing in the West Virginia Legislature to end civil service protections for new hires in some state agencies is yet one more example of how far West Virginia has fallen regarding caring about workers and their rights on the job. Our state was once a […]
Mar. 18, 2025
We Never Forget December 19, 2024, marked the 40th anniversary of the Wilberg Mine Disaster that claimed the lives of 27 coal miners and company officials. A massive fire broke out in the mine, trapping the miners. Despite heroic efforts by mine rescue teams from Utah, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico, the fire […]
Mar. 17, 2025
On March 15, 2025, UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts and Secretary-Treasurer Brian Sanson attended the Willow Grove memorial service outside Nelms, OH. International District 31 Vice President Mike “Biggin” Payton emceed the memorial service before more than a hundred attendees, including family members of the 72 miners killed in the tragedy in […]
Mar. 16, 2025
Source: MetroNews Date: March 16, 2025 ARLINGTON, Va. — Longtime UMWA President Cecil Roberts considers the next seven months his “long goodbye.” Roberts announced last week he would retire from the position he has held since 1995. Prior to his presidency he served as vice president of the union and before that was active in […]
Mar. 14, 2025
“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 […]
Mar. 11, 2025
Source: MetroNews Date: March 11, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Longtime United Mine Workers Union President Cecil Roberts has announced his retirement bringing to a close 30-years of leading the labor organization. Roberts, a native of Cabin Creek, told the UMWA’s International Executive Board on Jan. 16 that he will retire at the close of the […]
Mar. 11, 2025
“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.” […]
Mar. 7, 2025
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 […]
Mar. 7, 2025
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 […]
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