FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 12, 2021 UMWA applauds nomination of Chris Williamson to MSHA [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on the nomination of Chris Williamson to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “Chris Williamson is the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2021 Alabama Judge issues unconstitutional order at Warrior Met strike [MCCALLA, ALA.] Reacting to a temporary restraining order issued by Judge James H. Roberts, Jr. of the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County that restricts the constitutional rights of speech and assembly, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 19, 2021 UMWA strongly supports Freedom to Vote Act [TRIANGLE, VA.] United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “It is critical for the future of our democracy that Congress pass the Freedom to Vote Act as soon as possible. Even […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 UMWA members overwhelmingly ratify contract at Peabody’s Shoal Creek mine in Alabama [MCCALLA, AL.] Members of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Local Union 1948 yesterday ratified a new collective bargaining agreement at the Shoal Creek metallurgical coal mine in Alabama by a 63%-37% margin. The […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 UMWA reaches tentative agreement with Peabody Energy at Shoal Creek mine in Alabama [TRIANGLE, VA.] The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) announced today that it has reached a tentative agreement with Peabody Energy at the company’s Shoal Creek mine in Alabama. The mine has been closed […]