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Apr. 22, 2024

UMWA's Project 50

Volume 1: Struggle & Win   Editor’s Note: Keeping the UMWA’s history alive and relevant is a critical part of…

Apr. 17, 2024

Miner's Health Matters

UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts, Acting Secretary of the Department of Labor Julie Su, MSHA Assistant Secretary Chris Williamson…

Apr. 16, 2024

United Mine Workers of America Hosts Department of Labor Silica Rule Kickoff Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 16, 2024   United Mine Workers of America Hosts Department of Labor Silica Rule Kickoff Event…

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Jan. 31, 2024

Union Plus: Presidents’ Day Car Shopping

Shop union-made cars this Presidents’ Day with the Union Plus Auto Buying Service. Search and compare new or used vehicles from popular brands to find a car that fits your budget and lifestyle. Plus, don’t miss your union-member benefits: Ready to sell your car? Get a cash offer from a local dealer in minutes. $100 […]

Jan. 30, 2024

‘If he’s a Democrat, than I’m Batman:’ UMWA president blasts Blankenship candidacy

SOURCE: WV NEWS JANUARY 29, 2024   CHARLESTON, W.V.a. (WV News) — The latest candidate to join the race to represent West Virginia in the U.S. Senate is a “fraud,” according to the president of the United Mine Workers of America. In a statement released Monday, long-serving UMWA President Cecil Roberts denounced the candidacy of […]

Jan. 30, 2024

UMWA Mourns the Loss of a Miner at Reading Anthracite Mine

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 30, 2024   UMWA Mourns the Loss of a Miner at Reading Anthracite Mine [TRIANGLE, VA] – United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “The entire UMWA family extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Brother Dave Moyer […]

Jan. 29, 2024

Cecil Roberts: Don Blankenship is not a Democrat, he’s a fraud

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 29, 2024 Cecil Roberts: Don Blankenship is not a Democrat, he’s a fraud [CHARLESTON, W.VA.] Commenting on convicted criminal Don Blankenship’s decision to run for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today:             “I have […]

Jan. 24, 2024

UMWA to Congress: Confirm Moshe Marvit to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 24, 2024   UMWA to Congress: Confirm Moshe Marvit to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission [TRIANGLE, VA.] – The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) is once again calling on Congress to swiftly confirm Moshe Marvit’s appointment to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. Marvit was […]

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