Apr. 30, 2024
Source: SaskToday April 29, 2024 Candles were lit in honour of those who died from workplace-related incidents and illnesses. ESTEVAN – The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Local 7606 once again organized a Day of Mourning Service at the Estevan Coal Car on April 28. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) No. 2067 […]
Apr. 26, 2024
SOURCE: AL.COM April 25, 2024 After strike, mine workers union pushes reform proposals before Warrior Met Coal stockholders The United Mine Workers of America, along with the AFL-CIO, presented stockholders of Warrior Met Coal Thursday with a package of proposals it says would eliminate some of the conditions that resulted in Alabama’s longest strike. Warrior […]
Apr. 26, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 26, 2024 UMWA and AFL-CIO Conclude Historic Proxy Contest at Warrior Met Coal, Inc. Urging Corporate Governance Reform and Respect for Freedom of Association The United Mine Workers of America (the “UMWA”) and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (the “AFL-CIO”) concluded a historic proxy solicitation for […]
Apr. 25, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 25, 2024 UMWA’s Roberts comments on EPA’s new Carbon Pollution Standards [TRANGLE, V.A.] Commenting on the release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new carbon emission standards for coal-fired power plants, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “We are […]
Apr. 24, 2024
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Apr. 22, 2024
Struggle & Win Editor’s Note: Keeping the UMWA’s history alive and relevant is a critical part of the union’s service to its members. If we do not know our history, then the harsh realities we overcame in the past cannot serve to guide us today. That is why we remember events like the Ludlow […]
Apr. 21, 2024
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Apr. 17, 2024
UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts, Acting Secretary of the Department of Labor Julie Su, MSHA Assistant Secretary Chris Williamson discuss the need to better protect miners from debilitating and deadly illnesses and announce new actions the Department of Labor is taking to ensure all miners are protected on the job.
Apr. 16, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 16, 2024 United Mine Workers of America Hosts Department of Labor Silica Rule Kickoff Event [TRIANGLE, VA] – The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) hosted a Department of Labor Silica Rule Kickoff Event to celebrate the finalization of the new Silica Dust Exposure Rule. The event aimed to raise […]
Apr. 9, 2024
Phylis Mooney Sister Mooney’s commitment to the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) spans over a decade, making her a steadfast and dedicated Associate Member. Her invaluable contributions to the union are rooted in her extensive service as the retired International District 17 Secretary, where she served for many years at the Chapmanville Office. […]
Apr. 5, 2024
Attention Coal Miners! The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will offer black lung screenings at no cost to you in your area. The screenings help to detect black lung disease and will be provided through our mobile testing unit. We encourage all coal miners (current, former, surface underground, and contract) to […]
Apr. 4, 2024
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Apr. 3, 2024
Source: WVMetroNews March 31, 2024 NITRO, W.Va. — The West Virginia Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America honored U.S. military servicemen and women during an event Saturday in Nitro. Cecil Roberts, international president of the United Mine Workers of America, was the keynote speaker. Roberts, a Vietnam War veteran, spoke about the importance of […]
Apr. 2, 2024
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Apr. 2, 2024
For Immediate Release March 30, 2024 News of the potential closure came as a surprise to numerous stakeholders including county officials and the union representing roughly 550 miners Cumberland Mine has been a major employer in Greene County since the 1970s and currently employs more than 700 skilled workers Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator […]
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