Oct. 31, 2025
SOURCE: WOAY Date: October 31, 2025 West Virginia (WOAY)- The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) has a new leader at the helm. Brian Sanson was sworn in as the union’s 16th president on October 29 during the UMWA Special Convention in St. Louis. Sanson began his career with UMWA Local Union 2236, performing […]
Oct. 29, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2025 United Mine Workers of America Announces Leadership Transition TRIANGLE, VA – The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) today announced a historic leadership transition. After 48 years of dedicated service as an elected official, UMWA President Cecil E. Roberts has officially retired. President Roberts, who has led the union since 1995, appointed Brian […]
Oct. 16, 2025
Beth Mikus After attending a rally in Alabama for UMWA strikers in 2022, Beth Mikus was so moved by our union’s strong solidarity that she became an Associate Member. Beth has been president of the SWPA Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) since 2015 and has worked for the state of Pennsylvania for more […]
Oct. 3, 2025
Important Update from UMWA President Cecil Roberts on Government Shutdown Impacts The following memo from UMWA President Cecil Roberts provides critical information for members regarding the potential impacts of a federal government shutdown on retiree benefits and mine safety. It outlines the current status of federal transfers to the UMWA Health and Retirement Funds, […]
Oct. 1, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 1, 2025 CONTACT: Craig Romanovich, 412-708-4818, local433craig@gmail.com Government Shutdown is a Financial Attack on Veteran Federal Workers and Active-Duty Military WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Union Veterans Council (UVC) issued a sharp condemnation today, warning that the government shutdown is an immediate betrayal of active-duty service members and a severe harm to […]
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