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Jul. 16, 2021

Stand with Warrior Met Miners

FIGHTING FOR FAMILIES. FIGHTING FOR COMMUNITIES. FIGHTING FOR DIGNITY. FIGHT FOR WHAT THEY DESERVE.   Join the United Mine Workers…

Jul. 16, 2021

Warrior Met Coal, We Won't Back Down

On April 1, 2021 the UMWA International Executive Board announced unanimous support for the unfair labor practice strike against Warrior…

Jul. 13, 2021

Union Plus: Attractions & Tours

Source: Union Plus July 13, 2021 Save on attractions, tours, water & theme parks Family fun has arrived! Save big…

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Jun. 9, 2016

Keep The Promise – John Leach

John Leach worked underground in a Kentucky coal mine for 23 years to have health care for his family. Congress needs to Keep America’s Promise to his family who desperately need the health insurance John earned. Tell your Senators and member of Congress to support the Miners’ Protection Act, S. 1714 and H.R. 2403.  

Jun. 8, 2016

Keep the Promise

Tell your Senators and member of Congress to support the Miners’ Protection Act, S. 1714 and H.R. 2403. This legislation means life and death to tens of thousands of coal miners, their spouses and dependents. It’s time for Congress needs to Keep America’s Promise!

Jun. 1, 2016

Grievance Procedure Training – Navajo Nation Members

This video explains the grievance process for newly organized UMWA members on the Navajo Nation. Please contact Region 4 with any additional questions, region4@umwa.org or 719-846-2403.

May 27, 2016

U.S. Senators Speaking in Support of the Miners’ Protection Act

U.S. Senators speaking out on the Senate floor about the Miners’ Protection Act, S. 1714. Thank you for your support Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Sen. Robert Casey (D-PA), Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), and Sen. Paul Wyden (D-OR)! Contact your Senator and tell them to support the bill! Click here to view […]

May 20, 2016

UMWA Board told of dire conditions of retiree health care and pension plans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 20, 2016 [TRIANGLE, VA.] The International Executive Board of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), meeting at UMWA headquarters here yesterday, heard reports from Trustees of the UMWA Health and Retirement Funds and the Patriot Voluntary Employee Beneficial Association (VEBA) about the rapidly deteriorating status of the health care and […]

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