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Apr. 24, 2024

Members Only - UMWA Reaches Agreement with Maple Grove Center

  The United Mine Workers of America has reached a new agreement with Maple Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in…

Apr. 21, 2024

Members Only - UMWA Strikes Deal with Somerset County Commissioners

  The UMWA reached a new agreement with Somerset County in Pennsylvania, covering 38 members of Local Union 2007 in…

Apr. 9, 2024

Associate Membership Spotlight

Phylis Mooney   Sister Mooney's commitment to the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) spans over a decade, making her…

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Oct. 30, 2019

Robert Murray out as his company files for bankruptcy

Source: E&E News October 30, 2019 Murray Energy Corp., the largest private coal firm in the country, helmed by an outspoken supporter of President Trump, has filed for federal bankruptcy protection after months of financial trouble in the fraying coal sector. Robert Murray, who Trump has affectionately called his coal “guy,” will step down as […]

Oct. 30, 2019

Union Plus Restaurant Discounts

Source: Union Plus     Delicious Discounts Your Union Family Deserves Whether it’s date night or a fun family night out, enjoy delicious, union family discounts at these restaurants and many more: IHOP Macaroni Grill Maggiano’s Lebanese Taverna Carrabba’s Italian Grill Bonefish Grill Johnny Rockets Little Caesars Chili’s AppleBee’s Ghirardelli Chocolate Habana Village Jerry’s Subs […]

Oct. 29, 2019

Murray Energy Holdings Co. Enters Into Restructuring Support Agreement with Members of Ad Hoc Lender Group And Files Chapter 11 To Access $350 Million In New Money DIP Financing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2019 CONTACT: media@coalsource.com On October 29, 2019, Murray Energy Holdings Co. (“Murray Energy” or the “Company”) announced that Murray Energy and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (the “RSA”) with an ad hoc lender group (the “Ad Hoc Lender Group”) holding more than 60% of the approximately […]

Oct. 29, 2019

Murray Energy declares bankruptcy, shifts founder Bob Murray to board chairman role

Source: WV MetroNews October 29, 2019 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Murray Energy, an economic and political powerhouse in West Virginia, has declared bankruptcy. Under a reorganization proposal, Robert Moore would become president and chief executive of the newly-formed Murray NewCo. Moore has already been executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer at the company.With the […]

Oct. 24, 2019

Letter to Pelosi – Calling for Action

On October 23, 2019, after the House Committee on Natural Resources passed H.R. 935 (The Miners Pension Protection Act), the original co-sponsors of that legislation wrote to Speaker Pelosi urging her to bring the bill to the House floor as quickly as possible to secure the pensions of over 100,000 active and retired miners.   […]

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