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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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Sep. 28, 2020

The Passing of Brother Knisell

September 28, 2020   The entire UMWA family mourns the passing of not only a leader and dedicated member of the union, but a friend, a confidant, a veteran,  father and husband. Brother Larry Knisell passed away Monday, September 28, 2020. Brother Knisell was a former District Representative and a member of Local Union 1570 […]

Sep. 28, 2020

UMWA issues Remington bankruptcy update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 28, 2020   UMWA issues Remington bankruptcy update [TRIANGLE, VA.] As the Remington Arms bankruptcy sale process heads to completion in Alabama, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “Publicly available documents filed over the weekend with the Bankruptcy Court indicate […]

Sep. 24, 2020

Pass the Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act!

UNION JOBS ARE AT RISK!   Call your US Senators at 888-848-4824 and tell them to pass Senate Bill 4634. Call your US Representative at 888-907-9365 and tell them to pass House Bill 8345.   “Hello, I am a constituent calling to tell my (Senator/Representative) that aviation workers need a relief package before October 1 […]

Sep. 23, 2020

Union Plus Mortgage Program

Source: Union Plus   Looking to Buy a Home?   Are you looking to purchase a home or refinance an existing mortgage? Union Plus offers homebuying benefits you can’t get anywhere else.   Finance your home with confidence   Competitive rates  Get great rates on a wide range of mortgage options.   Mortgage assistance Hardship […]

Sep. 22, 2020

2020-2021 Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship Winners!

The UMWA has announced the winners of the 2020- 2021 Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship. Each of the winners will receive $2,500 this academic year to assist them in meeting their educational goals.   Hannah Johnson   “The work ethic my grandfather developed throughout his life and his many years of labor in the coal mines […]

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