Apr. 30, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 30, 2025 UMWA, USW Disappointed by Court’s Denial of Motion to Intervene in Silica Rule Case United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) and the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement today regarding the Eighth Circuit Court’s decision to deny their motion to intervene in the lawsuit brought […]
Apr. 29, 2025
Source: Wtov9 Fox Date: April 28, 2025 WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Virginia AFL-CIO hosted its 37th annual Workers Day Memorial on Monday, emphasizing the theme “Fight for Our Lives.” The event mourned the loss of eight West Virginians who died on the job last year, spanning industries from coal mining to transportation. “The children […]
Apr. 28, 2025
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Apr. 23, 2025
Canada’s National Day of Mourning, observed annually on April 28, is a solemn day dedicated to remembering workers who have lost their lives, been injured, or suffered illness as a result of workplace-related incidents. Initiated by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) in 1984, the day serves not only as a time for reflection but also […]
Apr. 18, 2025
Source: News 10 NBC Date: April 16, 2025 GENEVA, N.Y. – The Trump administration’s efforts to cut expenses have led to the cancellation of hundreds of federal leases, including one in Ontario County. This lease termination affects a federal agency responsible for miner safety, raising concerns about the future of inspections in the region. […]
Apr. 14, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 14, 2025 UMWA, USW Fight to Uphold Life-Saving Silica Protections for America’s Miners The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), joined by the United Steelworkers (USW), filed a motion in federal court today to intervene in the ongoing administrative review proceeding concerning the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) defense […]
Apr. 9, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 9, 2025 UMWA appreciates Executive Order [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on President Trump’s Executive Order signed yesterday to revitalize the coal industry, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “We are appreciative of the President’s initiative and his recognition of the critical role […]
Apr. 4, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2025 Fifteen Years After Upper Big Branch: A Tragedy We Must Not Repeat April 5, 2025, marks fifteen years since the tragic explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in West Virginia, where 29 brave miners lost their lives. Today, we honor their memory, we grieve with their families, […]
Apr. 3, 2025
We support Representatives Fitzpatrick and Golden’s bipartisan bill because protecting workers’ rights and ensuring government efficiency should go hand in hand. Stripping collective bargaining rights under the guise of improving performance is a misguided approach that threatens workplace stability and morale. The Protect America’s Workforce Act takes a smarter path —preserving bargaining rights where […]
Apr. 3, 2025
Source: MSN Date: April 2, 2025 https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/money/coal-miners-impacted-by-niosh-layoffs/vi-AA1CbdSE?t=17&ocid=socialshare CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Following layoffs at Morgantown’s NIOSH location this week, organizations are speaking out to let the public know of the effects it will have in different industries, including coal mining. NIOSH’s Morgantown location is responsible specifically for the respiratory disease division that monitors coal dust […]
Apr. 3, 2025
Source: WDTV Date: April 2, 2025 MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) – The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Morgantown will soon be scaled back significantly, and employees aren’t the only ones worried about the layoffs. Coal miners used research from NIOSH daily to keep themselves safe. Now with the jobs gone, they’re worried […]
Apr. 3, 2025
Source: Metro News Date: April 2, 2025 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — UMWA President Cecil Roberts wants answers after job cuts to MSHA and NIOSH. Roberts said during and appearance Wednesday on MetroNews Midday no one knows if local MSHA offices will remain or if they will relocate and how many mine inspectors that work out […]
Apr. 3, 2025
Source: WVNews Date: April 4, 2025 United Mine Workers of America President Cecil Roberts says he’s supportive of efforts to ramp up coal production. That means more jobs and tax revenues for coal-producing states, including his native West Virginia. But as Roberts pointed out in a phone interview, what’s missing is a marketplace for […]
Apr. 1, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 1, 2025 Is There Now a War on Coal Miners? MSHA offices closing, NIOSH lay-offs and USTR Section 301 proposals threaten jobs, health and safety of American miners [TRIANGLE, VA] Commenting on recent actions by elements of the Trump administration to make American coal uncompetitive and threaten the health and […]
Apr. 1, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 31, 2025 UMWA Denounces Lack of Veteran’s Health Care Funding, Calls for Reversal of Proposed VA Job Cuts [TRIANGLE, VA.] United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today expressing deep frustration over the failure of the latest continuing resolution to include […]
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