FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 30, 2023 UMWA applauds release of silica standard in mines [WASHINGTON, D.C.] Commenting on the release today by the Mine Safety and Health Administration of a proposed rule limiting silica dust in American mines, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “Today, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 30, 2023 NLRB judge finds Warrior Met Coal guilty of unfair labor practices, orders company to bargain in good faith [Brookwood, Ala.] National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Administrative Law Judge Melissa M. Olivero yesterday issued a ruling that found Warrior Met Coal violated national labor law in its bargaining conduct […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 16, 2023 UMWA Makes No Endorsement For President [TRIANGLE, VA.] United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “The National Council of the Coal Miners Political Action Committee (COMPAC) of the United Mine Workers of America voted June 13 to make no […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 16, 2023 UMWA Members Ratify Contract at Rem Arms in Ilion, New York [TRIANGLE, VA.] The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) announced today that its members working at Rem Arms in Ilion, NY., ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, which will become effective immediately. “When Remington Arms filed […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 15, 2023 Warren McGraw, The UMWA Mourns The Passing of a True Champion for Working People [TRIANGLE, VA] United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of a true champion for working people. Warren […]
Source: Coal Valley News MADISON — The 29th annual West Virginia Coal Festival kicked off Tuesday. Madison Mayor and first-year West Virginia Coal Festival Inc. President Buddy Hudson said he anticipates a successful community event. “This will be my first year as the president, so I’m hoping I can do it justice as everybody has […]
Evelyn McLeod, granddaughter of Bill Davis, a New Waterford miner shot down by police firing at protesters in 1925, lays a wreath with her grand nephews Parker, 5, second left, and Lucas, 7, right, at the Davis Day ceremony in Sydney Mines Sunday. At left is Hughie MacArthur, a retired United Mine Workers of America […]
Penny Whoolery Penny Whoolery is the wife of late Local Union 1980 member and International Organizer Marlon Whoolery. Penny has been a key member in orchestrating the annual Robena Memorial and is always found behind the scenes helping at the District 2 Pensioner Picnics any way she can. “I always say, and I will […]
Source: Lexington Herald-Leader June 7, 2023 Kentucky is UMWA Country By: Cecil E. Roberts, International President, United Mine Workers of America I read in recent news reports that there are some in Kentucky who are shocked – shocked! – that the United Mine Workers of America would support the re-election of Gov. Andy Beshear. Let […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2023 Navajo Nation, United Mine Workers of America announce Labor Management Agreement [TRIANGLE, VA] United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) announced today that a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the Navajo Nation and the UMWA has been signed that will re-establish collective bargaining rights for Navajo Nation employees in […]