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UMWA applauds release of silica standard in mines

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, […]

NLRB judge finds Warrior Met Coal guilty of unfair labor practices, orders company to bargain in good faith

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 […]

UMWA Makes No Endorsement For President

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 […]

UMWA Members Ratify Contract at Rem Arms in Ilion, New York

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 […]

Warren McGraw, The UMWA Mourns The Passing of a True Champion for Working People

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 […]

2023 West Virginia Coal Festival Underway

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 […]

‘If that wouldn’t heal your soul, nothing would:’ Cape Breton’s Davis Day recognizes coal mining legacy

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 […]

Associate Membership Spotlight

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 […]

OP-ED: Kentucky is UMWA Country

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 […]

Navajo Nation, United Mine Workers of America announce Labor Management Agreement

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 […]

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