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Local Business Helps To Restore Powhatan UMWA Monument

Source: The Intelligencer – Wheeling News Register July 13, 2020   POWHATAN POINT – A local business donated its services to help restore the Powhatan United Mine Workers of America memorial. The more than 10-foot granite stone monument in Powhatan Cemetery is dedicated in memory of 66 men who died in the 1944 Powhatan Mine […]

UMWA says Murray WARN notice is routine

Source: The Herald Dispatch June 26, 2020   Murray Energy filed a new Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice Friday as part of the federal bankruptcy process, but officials with the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) said it is not likely to lead to layoffs. “At the end of the bankruptcy process, […]

Navajo police officer dies of COVID-19, department says

Source: Fox10 HINLE, Ariz. – The Navajo Police Department says a 29-year-veteran of the department has died from the coronavirus. The department says Officer Michael Lee of the Chinle Police District died early Friday morning. “It is with great sorrow that the Navajo Police Department announces the passing of Officer Michael Lee. We are devastated and heartbroken.” Chief Phillip Francisco […]

Union Plus – AT&T DISCOUNTS Limited Time Offer. Learn how to switch and get a $100 credit per line.

Switch to AT&T and get a $100 credit per line when you buy a new smartphone on a qualifying installment plan.     $100 Bill Credit: Offer ends 6/30/2020.   Limited to current Union Plus members who provide valid membership card or verify membership online & subscribe to service under an individual account for which […]

UMWA, Steelworkers unions seek federal court order for MSHA to issue COVID-19 protection standards

Source: The Dominion Post June 16, 2020 MORGANTOWN — The United Mine Workers of America and the United Steelworkers are jointly seeking a federal court order to require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue emergency temporary standards to protect underground miners from COVID-19. “We have been asking MSHA to step up and do […]

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