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Nov. 18, 2025

New United Mine Workers of America president Brian Sanson discusses the industry

Source: NPR Date: Nov. 15, 2025   NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Brian Sanson, the new president of the United…

Nov. 14, 2025

Associate Member Spotlight

  Elaine Harris Elaine Harris is a District Representative for Communications Workers of America (CWA) in Charleston, West Virginia. She…

Nov. 10, 2025

UMWA Extends Thoughts and Prayers to Trapped Miner at the Rolling Thunder Mine, West Virginia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2025 UMWA Extends Thoughts and Prayers to Trapped Miner at the Rolling Thunder Mine, West…

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Oct. 3, 2019

Cecil Roberts: Shutting down coal will not solve climate change (Opinion)

Source: The Charleston Gazette-Mail In a speech at the National Press Club on Sept. 4, I made the statement that there were 1,600 coal plants being built around the world. Those who were at the speech or who registered to watch it online were provided my prepared remarks, which noted that the 1,600 figure was […]

Sep. 25, 2019

Union Plus Tips: Common Mistakes Made When Selling A Home

Source: Union Plus   Your home is likely one of your most valuable assets, so avoid these common mistakes when selling your home. Avoiding these mistakes may help you save both time and money on the sale.     If you’re about to go down the road of selling your home, you’ve probably heard that it’s […]

Sep. 23, 2019

The UMWA will join AFGE September 24, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

The UMWA will be joining American Federation of Government Employees in Washington, D.C. on September 24, 2019 to demand dignity, fairness and respect for federals and D.C. Government employees. Come join us as we support federal workers and the vital services they provide to the American public, and protect their union rights.  

Sep. 22, 2019

President Roberts’ prepared remarks for the National Press Club

On September 4, 2019, UMWA International President, Cecil E. Roberts spoke at the National Press Club about the future of the coal industry and what effect he believes proposed climate change legislation and initiatives will have on the jobs outlook for coal producing regions. He also discussed energy and coal issues and how they will […]

Sep. 19, 2019

William McCoy – Pittston Coal Strike 1989

Local Union 1259 member, William McCoy, talks about the benefit UMWA Strike Fund during the Pittston Coal Strike in 1989.

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