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May 30, 2025

UMWA Responds to Reversal of MSHA Office Closures

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2025   United Mine Workers of America Responds to Reversal of MSHA Office Closures…

May 19, 2025

Union Plus: #LiveWell Health Savings

Source: Union Plus Date: May 19, 2025   Health Find the health savings plan that’s right for you We offer…

May 14, 2025

Labor and Workplace Health and Safety Groups Sue to Restore Programs at NIOSH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2025   (Washington, D.C.)—Unions across nursing, education, mining and manufacturing industries, along with a manufacturer…

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May 30, 2025

UMWA Responds to Reversal of MSHA Office Closures

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2025   United Mine Workers of America Responds to Reversal of MSHA Office Closures [TRIANGLE, VA] The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) welcomes the decision by the Trump administration to reverse its planned closure of 34 Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) offices across the country. This reversal […]

May 19, 2025

Union Plus: #LiveWell Health Savings

Source: Union Plus Date: May 19, 2025   Health Find the health savings plan that’s right for you We offer health savings for every family and budget.   Unlock a healthier you *Limited Time Health Savings*   Looking for smart choices for a healthier you? LiveWell = feeling good + saving money! For a limited […]

May 14, 2025

Labor and Workplace Health and Safety Groups Sue to Restore Programs at NIOSH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2025   (Washington, D.C.)—Unions across nursing, education, mining and manufacturing industries, along with a manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), today sued the Trump administration to reverse the illegal dismantling of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services […]

May 9, 2025

More West Virginians are dying on the job. Federal cuts to workplace safety programs could make it worse.

Source: Mountain State Spotlight Date: May 8, 2025   West Virginia had the second-deadliest workplace fatality rate in the country, behind Wyoming, according to the AFL-CIO’s annual Death on the Job report released last month. It tracks the number of workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses per state. The state’s workplace fatality rate is twice the national average, […]

May 1, 2025

Associate Membership Spotlight

Tom Huber Tom Huber, a committed Associate Member, has actively supported the United Mine Workers of America for many years. Residing in Lewis County, West Virginia, Tom has dedicated the last 11 years to working at Election Day polls, showcasing his commitment not only to the UMWA but also to the democratic process.  When asked […]

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