Mar. 20, 2025
The U.S. National Mining Association (NMA) partnered with five allied trade associations to file an opening brief challenging MSHA’s silica rule in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The association said MSHA unlawfully imposed significant restrictions on how to achieve the new Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter […]
Mar. 18, 2025
We Never Forget December 19, 2024, marked the 40th anniversary of the Wilberg Mine Disaster that claimed the lives of 27 coal miners and company officials. A massive fire broke out in the mine, trapping the miners. Despite heroic efforts by mine rescue teams from Utah, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico, the fire […]
Mar. 14, 2025
“WE WILL CONTINUE TO TAKE ACTION TO SECURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND VOICE OF ALL WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.” – BRIAN SANSON The Journal: What do you see as the major issues the Union is facing today? Secretary-Treasurer Sanson: The major issue facing our members working in the coal industry today are fuel […]
Mar. 11, 2025
“LIKE THE GREAT JOHN L. LEWIS SAID MANY YEARS AGO,I DERIVE MY STRENGTH FROM THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNITED MINE WORKERS OF AMERICA. I HAVE BEEN BLESSED AND HONORED TO BE YOUR PRESIDENT OF THE GREATEST UNION IN THE WORLD FOR THE LAST 30 YEARS. MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.” […]
Mar. 7, 2025
SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI ON OCTOBER 28-29, 2025 Brothers and Sisters, the United Mine Workers of America has a history of struggles and victories. Our union is 135 years old, and we want to be around for another 135 years. It is my duty, as your president, to make […]
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