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Members Only - UMWA Reaches Agreement with Fayette County Corrections

In Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the Fayette County Corrections Center stands as a modern facility that has been in operation since November…

Canada’s National Day of Mourning

Canada’s National Day of Mourning, observed annually on April 28, is a solemn day dedicated to remembering workers who have…

Closure of MSHA inspectors’ office in Ontario County leaves future of mine safety inspections uncertain

Source: News 10 NBC Date: April 16, 2025   GENEVA, N.Y. – The Trump administration’s efforts to cut expenses have…

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Canada’s National Day of Mourning

Canada’s National Day of Mourning, observed annually on April 28, is a solemn day dedicated to remembering workers who have lost their lives, been injured, or suffered illness as a result of workplace-related incidents. Initiated by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) in 1984, the day serves not only as a time for reflection but also […]

Closure of MSHA inspectors’ office in Ontario County leaves future of mine safety inspections uncertain

Source: News 10 NBC Date: April 16, 2025   GENEVA, N.Y. – The Trump administration’s efforts to cut expenses have led to the cancellation of hundreds of federal leases, including one in Ontario County. This lease termination affects a federal agency responsible for miner safety, raising concerns about the future of inspections in the region. […]

Protect America’s Workforce Act

We support Representatives Fitzpatrick and Golden’s bipartisan bill because protecting workers’ rights and ensuring government efficiency should go hand in hand. Stripping collective bargaining rights under the guise of improving performance is a misguided approach that threatens workplace stability and morale.   The Protect America’s Workforce Act takes a smarter path —preserving bargaining rights where […]

NIOSH layoffs to have direct effects on coal miners

Source: MSN Date: April 2, 2025   https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/money/coal-miners-impacted-by-niosh-layoffs/vi-AA1CbdSE?t=17&ocid=socialshare   CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Following layoffs at Morgantown’s NIOSH location this week, organizations are speaking out to let the public know of the effects it will have in different industries, including coal mining. NIOSH’s Morgantown location is responsible specifically for the respiratory disease division that monitors coal dust […]

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