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Apr. 25, 2024

UMWA’s Roberts comments on EPA’s new Carbon Pollution Standards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 25, 2024   UMWA’s comments on EPA’s new Carbon Pollution Standards [TRANGLE, V.A.] Commenting on the…

Apr. 24, 2024

Members Only - UMWA Reaches Agreement with Maple Grove Center

  The United Mine Workers of America has reached a new agreement with Maple Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in…

Apr. 22, 2024

UMWA's Project 50

Volume 1: Struggle & Win   Editor’s Note: Keeping the UMWA’s history alive and relevant is a critical part of…

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Sep. 5, 2020

Mine Wars Museum reopens in new building with more exhibits, room for growth

Source: WV Gazette-Mail September 5, 2020 MATEWAN — A move to a new location and the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic have made reopening the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum a struggle, but nothing worth having comes easy in this strife-steeped coal town. On Friday, the museum reopened in its new home, the Matewan National […]

Sep. 4, 2020

Union Plus – Retiree Health Insurance

Source: Union Plus   Medicare Health Insurance for Union Members and Retirees   Many union members and retirees with original Medicare (Part A and Part B) coverage are looking for additional insurance to help limit out-of-pocket costs. The resources offered by eHealth can help you navigate your Medicare Plan options and choose the right Medicare […]

Sep. 3, 2020

Union Veterans Council Condemns VA Secretary for Putting Politics Ahead of Vets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2020   Contact:      Will Attig wattig@unionveterans.org (202) 251-6773   Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, military news outlet Task and Purpose reported that Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie dismissed confirmed delays in VA prescription medication delivery due to Trump administration changes to the Postal Service. In response to those comments, President of the Mine Workers of […]

Sep. 1, 2020

United Mine Workers of America’s Objection to Debtors’ Proposed Sale

We continue to fight in the bankruptcy court for the jobs of our members at Local Union 717 at Remington Arms. The UMWA today filed an objection to Remington’s plan to sell its assets through the bankruptcy process without first negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement. “By their own actions, the Debtors have already prevented […]

Aug. 20, 2020

August 20, 2020 – Remington Bankruptcy Update

UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts gives an update on the current bankruptcy filing by Remington Arms.

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