FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 1, 2023 UMWA Fights to Keep Charleston Jobs: Say No to USPS Relocation [TRIANGLE, VA] In response to a U.S. Postal Service proposal to move mail processing operations from a Charleston, West Virginia facility, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 30, 2023 UMWA Responds to Closing of RemArms LLC Ilion Plant [TRIANGLE, VA] Commenting on the notice from RemArms, LLC, that it intends to close its Ilion, NY plant, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “It is extremely […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 17, 2023 UMWA Welcomes Logan County Commission Office Staff as Newest Members [TRIANGLE, V.A.] The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) announced today that the staff at the Logan County Commission Office voted to be represented by the UMWA yesterday. “I want to welcome the newest members of the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 10, 2023 United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “While we are disappointed that Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will not seek re-election for the U.S. Senate, we will forever remember his fierce determination to ensure our government kept its promise […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 20, 2023 UMWA Career Centers Receives $750,000 in Foundation Funding to Train Dislocated Miners [RUFF CREEK, PA.] The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) announced today that the UMWA Career Centers, Inc. (UMWACC), has received commitments from several foundations that will unlock a federal Build Back Better grant enabling the […]