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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 18, 2021 [MCALLA, ALA.] The United Mine Workers of America’s (UMWA) negotiations with Warrior Met Coal, Inc., are entering the last two weeks before the expiration of the current collective bargaining agreement. The current agreement, which was negotiated as Warrior Met emerged from the bankruptcy proceedings of the former Walter […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 17, 2021 [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on the introduction of the Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions Act (SCALE Act), United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “The SCALE Act is a key component of the infrastructure that will be required to […]
Source: Charleson News-Gazette March 11, 2021 With nearly 9,000 doses administered since December, Cabin Creek Health Systems has applied an old approach to COVID-19 vaccinations: Whenever possible, meet people where they already are. On Thursday, that meant hosting a clinic at the Salvation Army location on Tennessee Avenue, in Charleston. Large vaccination clinics held […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 10, 2021 [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on the issuance today by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) of COVID-19 guidance for American mine operators to follow, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement: “The UMWA has been calling for federal […]