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Nov. 18, 2025

New United Mine Workers of America president Brian Sanson discusses the industry

Source: NPR Date: Nov. 15, 2025   NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Brian Sanson, the new president of the United…

Nov. 14, 2025

Associate Member Spotlight

  Elaine Harris Elaine Harris is a District Representative for Communications Workers of America (CWA) in Charleston, West Virginia. She…

Nov. 10, 2025

UMWA Extends Thoughts and Prayers to Trapped Miner at the Rolling Thunder Mine, West Virginia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2025 UMWA Extends Thoughts and Prayers to Trapped Miner at the Rolling Thunder Mine, West…

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Mar. 31, 2020

UMWA mourns BCTGM President David Durkee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 31, 2020 [TRIANGLE, VA.] ​United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today, mourning the passing of BCTGM International Union President David B. Durkee: “David Durkee was one of my heroes in the labor movement. He fought like a lion on behalf of his members, […]

Mar. 30, 2020

Union Plus Layoff Assistance

Source: Union Plus   Layoff Assistance Helping Union Members When They’re Laid Off   Job Loss Grant After three (3) months as a cardholder, you may be eligible for a $300 Job Loss Grant Learn more and complete an online application here.   Strike Grant After three (3) months as a cardholder, you may be eligible […]

Mar. 27, 2020

UMWA Wants More Coronavirus Protections for Coal Miners

Source: Ohio Valley Resource March 27, 2020   The United Mine Workers of America is asking federal regulators to set uniform, enforceable guidelines to help protect coal miners from contracting COVID-19. In a letter dated Tuesday, March 24, UMWA President Cecil Roberts wrote to the Mine Safety and Health Administration requesting the agency issue a “safeguard” or […]

Mar. 27, 2020

UMWA recognizes Vietnam War Veterans Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 27, 2020   [TRIANGLE, VA.] March 29 was established in 2017 by Congress as National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day to remember and honor the more than 2.7 million service men and women who served in Vietnam during that conflict, and especially the 58,148 who were killed.   United Mine […]

Mar. 27, 2020

Union Plus Hardship Help

  Financial, Homeowner and Healthcare Assistance for Union Members and Families   Union Plus is here to help union members and their families through times of uncertainty with unique Hardship Help benefits. Find out if you’re eligible for these Union Plus programs.     Financial Assistance: Strike Benefits Strike Grant for Union Plus Credit Cardholders […]

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