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UMWA Announces Primary Endorsements for Federal, Statewide Races

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 28, 2024   UMWA announces primary endorsements for federal, statewide races [TRIANGLE, VA.] The United Mine…

UMWA responds to Iron Senergy threat to close Cumberland mine in Greene County, PA.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 28, 2024   UMWA responds to Iron Senergy threat to close Cumberland mine in Greene County,…

UMWA and AFL-CIO Launch Proxy Solicitation at Warrior Met Coal, Urge Stockholders to Hold Management Accountable After Costly Strike

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2024   UMWA and AFL-CIO Launch Proxy Solicitation at Warrior Met Coal, Urge Stockholders to…

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Bankruptcy Court ruling against Consol a victory for former Murray Energy miners, retirees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 3, 2021 Bankruptcy Court ruling against Consol a victory for former Murray Energy miners, retirees [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on Monday’s ruling by the Ohio federal Bankruptcy Court overseeing the bankruptcy of the former Murray Energy which denied Consol Energy’s attempt to overturn the bankruptcy case, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) […]

Consol can’t appeal Murray’s bankruptcy plan, a judge rules

Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette February 3, 2021   Consol Energy Inc. was dealt another blow in its campaign against the bankruptcy plan of an Ohio-based rival. A judge ruled on Monday that Consol doesn’t have standing to appeal the plan of bankrupt miner Murray Energy Inc. It was approved in May. Cecil-based Consol, which sold […]

Union Plus: Flowers & Gifts

Source: Union Plus Save 30% on Valentine’s Day flowers Valentine’s Day celebrations may be a little different this year. Make sure to brighten a dinner table from afar with beautiful bouquets and centerpieces from Teleflora. How to get the union member discount for flowers and gifts Your  discount should be applied automatically. If you encounter […]

Coal Workers Defend Mining

Source: Medicine Hat News February 2, 2021 Coal mine workers in Alberta say they understand the need to balance environmental concerns about their industry with the financial benefits derived from the product they produce. “We have been clear on this: mining yes, but not everywhere, everytime,” says United Steelworkers Western Canadian director Stephen Hunt, whose […]

Senators introduce COVID-19 Mine Worker Protection Act, UMWA commends bill

Source: 12WBOY February 1, 2021 CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), along with officials from several other states, have introduced a bill to protect miners from COVID-19 exposure. A press release issued by Senator Manchin’s Office stated that he and Senator Capito, along with Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), […]

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