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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. 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 […]

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 […]

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