FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 [TRIANGLE, VA.] United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “The thoughts and prayers of every UMWA member are with the family of Jose Lara, who tragically lost his life in an incident last night at the Oak Grove […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 UMWA President Responds to Tragic Iran Mine Explosion, Calls for Global Mine Safety Reforms [Triangle, V.A.] Following the tragic explosion in Eastern Iran that claimed the lives of 51 workers, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts released […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 UMWA: Logan County Commission Flip-Flops on union representation. Commission Spending Thousands to Deny County Employees a Voice at Work. [LOGAN, W.VA.] On September 4, 2024, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) received a letter from outside counsel hired by the Logan County Commission that stated […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2024 UMWA and Navajo Nation Sign Tentative Agreement to Re-Establish Collective Bargaining Agreement for 1,500 Workers The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) announced today the signing of a tentative agreement with the Navajo Nation that will restore collective bargaining rights for employees represented by UMWA Local Union 2005. […]