FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 29, 2021 Honoring America’s Vietnam Veterans [TRIANGLE, VA.] As the United States marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President and Vietnam veteran Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “Although it has been more than 50 years since I came home from Vietnam, […]
Today, The United Mine Workers of America International Union recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day. On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam. “Just let me say, to every Vietnam Veteran out there, thank you for your service and welcome home.” – UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 26, 2021 [CHARLESTON, W.VA.] Commenting the appointment by President Biden of Gayle Manchin to co-chair the Appalachian Regional Commission, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “I applaud President Biden for his appointment of Gayle Manchin to be co-chair of […]
Source: News Channel 2 March 23, 2021 A letter for the former Remington Arms to Remington retirees had some of them thinking they might be losing their pension. ILION, N.Y. — Some former Remington workers reached out to NEWSChannel 2 after receiving a letter in the mail this past week that had them thinking […]
Source: AL.com March 18, 2021 The United Mine Workers of America says its negotiations with Warrior Met Coal are continuing as the current collective bargaining agreement expires April 1. The UMWA represents more than 1,100 workers at Warrior Met’s No. 4 Mine, No. 5 Mine processing plant, No. 7 Mine and the company’s […]