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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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Feb. 17, 2020

Union Plus Scholarships

Source: Union Plus   The Union Plus Scholarship Program   Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4.5 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Over 3,000 families have benefited from our commitment to higher education. The Union Plus Scholarship Program is offered through […]

Feb. 4, 2020

Union Plus Does Your Budget Need to Recover from the Holidays?

Source: Union Plus   Ring in a new year free of financial stress. Find out if a personal loan could be right for you!   What is a Personal Loan? A personal loan allows you to borrow a fixed amount (generally up to $50,000) that you pay back in monthly installments over the life of […]

Feb. 3, 2020

On His 14th Record, Love Commits Me Here, Singer-Songwriter Tom Breiding Celebrates Dedication To A Cause

Source: Pittsburgh Current   “It’s my love of what I do, my love of where I come from, and love for where I’ve found myself, with some of these people I’ve met.” There’s a prayer that Tom Breiding used to say as a child. He’s forgotten most of it now, but one line remains in […]

Jan. 30, 2020

Drama Group prepares for centennial of Matewan Massacre

Source: Williamson Daily News MATEWAN — The award winning Matewan Drama Group recently met at the UMWA Local 1440 Union Hall in downtown Matewan to discuss plans for the annual Matewan Heritage Day, which will also mark the centennial of the deadly Matewan Massacre. Donna Paterino, who started the drama group in 2000 and has […]

Jan. 30, 2020

President Roberts Named Co-Chair of the Mother Jones Statue Committee

January 30, 2020   President Roberts was named an Honorary National Co-Chair of the Mother Jones Statue Committee by the Mother Jones Heritage Project.   Mary Harris “Mother” Jones was once labeled “the most dangerous woman in America” by a U.S. district attorney. She was a fearless organizer for the United Mine Workers and a […]

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