During the week of February 17-21st,, the Safety Department conducted inspections in District 20 at Local 1948 Shoal Creek, Local 2133 Oak Grove, Local 8982 Concord Plant, Local 2245 Warrior Met No.4 and Local 2397 Warrior Met No. 7. Other inspections completed earlier in February included Coal Mt. Surface Mine in Wyoming, West Virginia, […]
Fayette County Corrections Officers Transform Their Workplace With the ratification of a new contract boosting starting pay to $20 per hour, the members of Local Union 9113, working at the Fayette County Prison, have completed a remarkable turn-around for themselves, the county and the safety of the general public. It is the next […]
Heavy rains and melting snow caused widespread flooding in the Appalachian region, killing at least nine people. UMWA’s Regions I and II collected, loaded and delivered supplies to those impacted by the flooding in central Appalachia. Donations collected included bottled water, cleaning supplies, blankets and basic household goods. The floods have highlighted the […]