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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…

Apr. 9, 2024

Associate Membership Spotlight

Phylis Mooney   Sister Mooney's commitment to the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) spans over a decade, making her…

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Mar. 9, 2021

Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams Urge Passage of $1.9T COVID-19 Relief Package

Source: The Intelligencer Wheeling News-Register March 9, 2021   WHEELING — Mayors representing two of West Virginia’s largest cities joined frontline workers in a virtual meeting this past week to urge lawmakers in Washington to get the American Rescue Plan passed. The U.S. Senate narrowly passed the plan Saturday — 50-49, with no Republican support […]

Mar. 2, 2021

Union Plus: Cozy recipes to curl up with

Source: Union Plus February 22, 2021 Cozy recipes to curl up with What’s your favorite comfort food? Check out our go-to recipes that are made for weeknight cooking, in your fuzzy slippers. Old-School Recipes Creamy Chicken Pot Pie It’s hard to resist this timeless comfort food classic that has tender chicken, creamy gravy, and a […]

Mar. 2, 2021

Manchin unveils tax credit measure aimed at new or revitalized manufacturing plants

Source: WTOV 9 Fox News March 1, 2021 A tax credit meant to ease the way from job losses in coal mining and manufacturing into making goods for the green economy was unveiled Monday by Senator Joe Manchin (D). Joining Manchin in announcing the American jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 was Michigan Senator […]

Feb. 27, 2021

Herkimer County IDA OKs tax breaks for Remington Arms buyer

Source: Times Telegram February 25, 2021   RemArms, the company that is gearing up to operate the former Remington Arms plant in Ilion, has been approved for a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreement, according to Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency Executive Director John Piseck. The IDA board approved the PILOT agreement for the […]

Feb. 25, 2021

Court approves deal for rehiring Decker miners

Source: Sheridan Media February 23, 2021     A federal court has approved a tentative agreement under which up to 30 employees of Decker Coal Mine could be rehired to complete reclamation  or cleanup of the mine site north of Sheridan.   Utah-based Lighthouse Resources Inc., which owns the mine, declared Bankruptcy last December, and […]

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