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Apr. 17, 2024

Miner's Health Matters

UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts, Acting Secretary of the Department of Labor Julie Su, MSHA Assistant Secretary Chris Williamson…

Apr. 16, 2024

United Mine Workers of America Hosts Department of Labor Silica Rule Kickoff Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 16, 2024   United Mine Workers of America Hosts Department of Labor Silica Rule Kickoff Event…

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. 23, 2019

Alabama Coal

    In the rural areas of the state of Alabama, located in the depths of the earth, lies some of the highest quality coal and deepest underground coal mines in North America. The men and women of UMWA District 20 mine coal in the massive Blue Creek seam. This particular vein of coal has […]

Oct. 23, 2019

Full Committee Hearing and Vote on Pension and Health Care Legislation

The House Committee on Natural Resources are meeting today, October 23, 2019 to mark-up and vote on H.R. 934 and 935. These bills will help secure the pensions and health care of our of our Nation’s miners.

Oct. 21, 2019

Willard Dingus – Moss 3 Takeover

Local Union 1259 member, Willard Dingus, looks back at the takeover of the Moss 3 Preparation Plant during the UMWA 1989 Strike against the Pittston Coal Company.

Oct. 18, 2019

Stolen Pensions | Coal Miners | AFL-CIO Video

In 1946, Congress made a promise to coal miners that we would take care of them after a lifetime of dangerous work. Today, the Mine Workers (UMWA) pension plan is at serious risk following the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent coal company bankruptcies. With the support of the UMWA and allies, Congress is considering the […]

Oct. 18, 2019

Pension Fight – Jay Kolenc

Coal miners earned their pensions. Congress is their last hope. ACT NOW! Call your member of congress at (202) 224-3121. #PassMPPA

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