Nov. 30, 2021
Source: bloomberglaw.com Date: November 26, 2021 Author: Ian Kullgren “As an Alabama coal miners’ strike neared the eight-month mark, a Tuscaloosa County judge took an unusual step: prohibiting union workers from picketing outside properties owned by their employer. The order was a rare incursion by a local court into a private-sector strike—an activity protected […]
Nov. 26, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 26, 2021 UMWA mourns 51 killed in Russian mine [TRIANGLE, VA.] In the aftermath of the terrible explosion that killed 51 miners and rescuers in Siberia, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “The hearts and prayers of the entire UMWA […]
Nov. 23, 2021
Source: AL.com Date: November 23, 2021 Author: William Thornton “Three U.S. senators are asking for answers from two private equity firms that they say helped create the conditions that led to the ongoing Warrior Met Coal strike in Alabama. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) sent a letter to […]
Nov. 19, 2021
Source: LAtimes Date: November 18, 2021 Author: Andrew Turner “About two dozen people demonstrated outside the BlackRock corporate office building in Newport Beach Thursday morning to support mine workers who have gone on strike in Alabama. In April, about 1,100 employees of Warrior Met Coal walked off the job to fight for issues such as […]
Nov. 19, 2021
Source: cpr.org Date: November 18, 2021 Author: Shanna Lewis “The Ludlow Massacre more than a century ago was one of the most violent events in U.S. labor history and a wake-up call for the nation about brutal and often deadly coal mine work. Recent preservation efforts at the site about an hour south of Pueblo […]
Nov. 15, 2021
Source: Times West Virginian November 14, 2021 MANNINGTON — West Virginians are especially watchful of coal miners and their families. Marion County residents are protective of the history of one tragic event that happened right here in our backyard. On Nov. 20, 1968, the Farmington No. 9 mine exploded, killing 78 of the miners trapped […]
Nov. 15, 2021
Source: Breaking Points November 13, 2021 Krystal and Saagar are joined by labor reporter Kim Kelly for updates on the months-long strike by the coal miners at Warrior Met in Alabama. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/ To listen to Breaking […]
Nov. 12, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 12, 2021 UMWA applauds nomination of Chris Williamson to MSHA [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on the nomination of Chris Williamson to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “Chris Williamson is the […]
Nov. 12, 2021
Unfortunately, to ensure the safety of our membership and their families, UMWA District 31 made the decision to hold this year’s 53rd Annual Farmington Memorial Service virtually. It is the UMWA’s promise to always hold a memorial service to honor the 78 men who lost their lives in 1968 at the Farmington #9 mine. We […]
Nov. 11, 2021
UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts would like to wish all veterans a happy Veteran’s Day and to say “Welcome Home”.
Nov. 10, 2021
Source: jacobinmag.com Author: Nora De La Cour November 8, 2021 “Last week, more than 500 coal mine workers picketed in New York City, joined by a diverse army of other labor movement members and supporters. The mine workers, who extract coal for steel production, are now in the eighth month of their strike against Warrior […]
Nov. 6, 2021
Source: USA Today November 4, 2021 Striking miners from Alabama protested outside BlackRock headquarters in New York on Thursday, demanding higher wages and better working conditions. (Nov. 4)
Nov. 5, 2021
UMWA miners and hundreds of supporters marched to the BlackRock Headquarters on November 4, 2021, to show that our fight against Warrior Met doesn’t just exist in Alabama. BlackRock is Warrior Mets biggest investor and no matter what any judge says, the UMWA will not stop protesting, will not stop rallying, will not stop picketing […]
Nov. 5, 2021
Source: CNN Business November 4, 2021 Striking Alabama mine workers bring protest to New York City New York (CNN Business) Mineworkers have been on the picket line outside of two mines owned by Warrior Met Coal in rural Alabama for the last seven months, waging one of the longest US strikes this century. On […]
Nov. 4, 2021
Source: AL.com November 4, 2021 Striking Alabama coal miners protesting again in New York The president of the United Mine Workers of America was arrested in New York City this morning at a protest in its ongoing strike against Warrior Met Coal in Alabama. Members picketed the Manhattan offices of BlackRock at 59th […]
Nov. 3, 2021
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Nov. 3, 2021
Source: AL.COM November 3, 2021 Warrior Met Coal reported its best quarter since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic today, even as the company continues to deal with a miner’s strike, now in its eighth month. The company reported a net income of $38.4 million for the third quarter. That’s a far cry […]
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