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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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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 the nation’s best known and longest standing labor organizations. Brian Sanson, a native of St. Albans, West Virginia has become the new President of the United Mine Workers of America. Sanson was sworn in as […]

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 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. 31, 2025

Estevan Premier’s supper touches on decision to keep coal and coming nuclear power

Source: PipelineOnline Date: October 31, 2025 ESTEVAN – It was quite the thing to see two unions listed among the sponsors for the Estevan Premier’s supper on Oct. 30, but there they were, the International Brotherhood of Electrical workers and United Mine Workers of America, alongside a coal mining company and an oilfield company. And […]

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 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

Associate Membership Spotlight

  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 […]

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