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Nov. 3, 2025

A changing of the guard for the UMWA

Source: West Virginia MetroNews Date: October 29, 2025 ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The torch has been passed in one of…

Oct. 31, 2025

Brian Sanson Sworn In as New President of the United Mine Workers of America

SOURCE: WOAY Date: October 31, 2025 West Virginia (WOAY)- The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) has a new leader…

Oct. 29, 2025

United Mine Workers of America Announces Leadership Transition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2025 United Mine Workers of America Announces Leadership Transition TRIANGLE, VA – The United Mine Workers…

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Oct. 30, 2019

Union Plus Restaurant Discounts

Source: Union Plus     Delicious Discounts Your Union Family Deserves Whether it’s date night or a fun family night out, enjoy delicious, union family discounts at these restaurants and many more: IHOP Macaroni Grill Maggiano’s Lebanese Taverna Carrabba’s Italian Grill Bonefish Grill Johnny Rockets Little Caesars Chili’s AppleBee’s Ghirardelli Chocolate Habana Village Jerry’s Subs […]

Oct. 29, 2019

Murray Energy Holdings Co. Enters Into Restructuring Support Agreement with Members of Ad Hoc Lender Group And Files Chapter 11 To Access $350 Million In New Money DIP Financing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2019 CONTACT: media@coalsource.com On October 29, 2019, Murray Energy Holdings Co. (“Murray Energy” or the “Company”) announced that Murray Energy and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (the “RSA”) with an ad hoc lender group (the “Ad Hoc Lender Group”) holding more than 60% of the approximately […]

Oct. 29, 2019

Murray Energy declares bankruptcy, shifts founder Bob Murray to board chairman role

Source: WV MetroNews October 29, 2019 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Murray Energy, an economic and political powerhouse in West Virginia, has declared bankruptcy. Under a reorganization proposal, Robert Moore would become president and chief executive of the newly-formed Murray NewCo. Moore has already been executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer at the company.With the […]

Oct. 29, 2019

UMWA statement on Murray Energy Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 29, 2019   UMWA statement on Murray Energy Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing   [TRIANGLE, VA.] United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today:   “Today’s filing by Murray Energy for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization comes as no surprise. This day has been coming […]

Oct. 28, 2019

UMWA Local Union 4994

  “ It’s all about getting young blood in here. You can’t expect a Local Union to successfully represent and defend its members if you don’t train the up and coming leaders. One day, myself and the other officers won’t be here and it will be up to the younger generation of Brothers and Sisters […]

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