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Sep. 7, 2025

Retirees: In Memoriam Mike Veronis

The United Mine Workers of America lost one of its staunchest supporters during the devasting floods that roared through Wheeling,…

Sep. 4, 2025

Mannington Labor Day Picnic takes place amid eroding labor law landscape

Source: Times West Virginian Date: August 30, 2025   FAIRMONT — As the Trump Administration unravels the successes of the labor movement, union…

Sep. 4, 2025

UMWA Labor Day event honors past union sacrifices and ongoing fight for worker rights

Source: Eyewitness News Date: Sept. 2, 2025   BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Cecil Roberts has served as the UMWA president…

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Mar. 18, 2020

Member of the Navajo Nation Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Source: Phoenix News Times March 17, 2020   A member of the Navajo Nation has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to the Navajo Department of Health. On Tuesday, a 46-year-old individual from Chilchinbeto, Arizona, a community on the Navajo Nation known as Tsii’chin Bii’ Tó in Navajo language, was confirmed to have COVID-19. […]

Mar. 17, 2020

Black-Lung Coal Miners Facing Serious Threat from Virus Spread

Source: Bloomberg March 12, 2020   We’re tracking the latest on the coronavirus outbreak and the global response.    The biggest labor union for U.S. coal miners is warning that members are at “significant risk” from the rapidly spreading coronavirus. Mines are enclosed spaces where the highly contagious virus can easily spread, said Phil Smith, […]

Mar. 5, 2020

Union Plus Credit Card Program

Source: Union Plus   Card options for all members Choose the card that works best for you, whether you want to build credit with responsible card use, have low interest rates or earn cash back. U.S.-based phone service Enjoy 24/7 phone customer service for when you need support or have questions. Competitive rates and features […]

Feb. 26, 2020

Senator Manchin Named Honorary UMWA Member

Source: manchin.senate.gov FEBRUARY 26, 2020   Manchin Named Honorary UMWA Member     Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) was named an honorary member of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA). Senator Manchin received this honor for his relentless work over the last 5 years to secure pensions for 92,000 coal […]

Feb. 26, 2020

Promise Kept – Pension Victory Video

On December 20, 2019, Congress “KEPT THE PROMISE” and secured the pensions and health care of the men and women who risked their lives to energize our nation. “When the history of our struggle to preserve miners’ pensions and health care is written, it will be recorded that, against all odds and in spite of […]

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