Oct. 18, 2023
In the heart of the Canadian mining town of Hinton, one man stands out as a symbol of unwavering commitment to his trade and community. Brother Marlin Bennett, an active miner at the Hinton Mine and the embodiment of solidarity, recently celebrated an incredible milestone – receiving his 50-year membership pin from UMWA Local […]
Mar. 6, 2023
In October, 2022, voters in the Navajo Nation elected Dr. Buu Nygren as President of the Navajo Nation. The youngest-ever Navajo Nation president at 36 years old, President Nygren campaigned on accountability, strengthening the Navajo economy and providing basic services to Navajo residents. He was sworn into office January 10, 2023, in Fort Defiance, Arizona. […]
Mar. 1, 2023
Local Union 1304 member Jay Kolenc has been a member of the United Mine Workers since July 21, 1948. During his career he held over 21 certified jobs, both on surface and deep mines. From 1969 to 1982 he was an organizer for the International union. After 46 years, Brother Kolenc retired on July 21, […]
Nov. 16, 2022
On the Ohio River in southeast Ohio lies the Racine Hydro Plant, manned and operated by members of UMWA Local Union 1886. The Racine Hydro Plant is a 48-megawatt run-of-river hydroelectric facility that was completed and opened in 1983. The plant has two hydroelectric turbines that produce an average generation of 200,500 megawatts per hour […]
Nov. 14, 2022
In 1988, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania passed Act 101, the Municipal Waste, Planning, Recycling, and Waste Reduction Act, requiring all counties to conduct comprehensive waste planning to evaluate waste generation rates, available disposal capacity, recycling opportunities, and more. The Solid Waste Authority operates the Indiana County Recycling Center in Homer City, Pennsylvania, where all recyclable […]
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