Mar. 27, 2023
In March 2011, the West Virginia House of Representatives and Senate passed legislation that designated March 30th as West Virginia Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day. The West Virginia State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America, with support from the West Virginia Veterans Assistance Department, plans to commemorate this event on the grounds of the […]
Mar. 17, 2023
“Friends and neighbors, brothers and sisters, anybody listening to this…. its time for organized labor and workers across this country to stand up and fight back and elect people to office that believe in the right to join a union…. its time to act!” – UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts Photo credit: Joe […]
Mar. 6, 2023
In October, 2022, voters in the Navajo Nation elected Dr. Buu Nygren as President of the Navajo Nation. The youngest-ever Navajo Nation president at 36 years old, President Nygren campaigned on accountability, strengthening the Navajo economy and providing basic services to Navajo residents. He was sworn into office January 10, 2023, in Fort Defiance, Arizona. […]
Mar. 2, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2023 UMWA Statement on NIOSH Study Finding, Coal Miners Increased Risk of Dying from Lung Diseases [TRIANGLE, VA.] United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “The study released by NIOSH and researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago only proves […]
Mar. 1, 2023
Local Union 1304 member Jay Kolenc has been a member of the United Mine Workers since July 21, 1948. During his career he held over 21 certified jobs, both on surface and deep mines. From 1969 to 1982 he was an organizer for the International union. After 46 years, Brother Kolenc retired on July 21, […]
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