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Apr. 26, 2024

UMWA and AFL-CIO Conclude Historic Proxy Contest at Warrior Met Coal, Inc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 26, 2024 UMWA and AFL-CIO Conclude Historic Proxy Contest at Warrior Met Coal, Inc.  Urging Corporate…

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. 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…

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Jun. 4, 2018

GAO report on Black Lung Benefits Program shows that coal industry contributions must be maintained at current levels

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 4, 2018 [TRIANGLE, VA] A report released today by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) shows that the Black Lung Benefits Program is more than $4 billion dollars in debt, and a 55 percent reduction scheduled at the end of 2018 in the production tax paid by coal companies will […]

May 24, 2018

UMWA endorses Kaine for reelection to U.S. Senate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2018 [TRIANGLE, VA.] The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) National Council of the Coal Miners Political Action Committee (COMPAC) announced its endorsement of U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine in Virginia’s June 12 primary election. “From his days as Governor, Tim Kaine has always been a good friend of active and […]

Apr. 13, 2018

UMWA endorses Brown for Senate, five U.S. Representatives in Ohio primary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 13, 2018 [TRIANGLE, VA.] The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) National Council of the Coal Miners Political Action Committee (COMPAC) announced its endorsement of U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and five incumbent Members of Congress in the May 8 Ohio primary election. “Sherrod Brown has been a leader in our efforts […]

Mar. 29, 2018

The UMWA Marks  National Vietnam War Veterans Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 29, 2018 The UMWA Marks  National Vietnam War Veterans Day [TRIANGLE, VA] UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts will join the West Virginia Council of Vietnam Veterans and their President, Dave Simmons at the West Virginia Vietnam Veterans Remembrance event in Charleston on Friday, March 30, 2018. The event will be […]

Mar. 28, 2018

UMWA COMPAC Announces Endorsements for West Virginia Primary Election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  MARCH 28, 2018 UMWA COMPAC Announces Endorsements for West Virginia Primary Election [CHARLESTON, W.VA.] The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) West Virginia State Council of the Coal Miners Political Action Committee (COMPAC) today announced its endorsements for state legislative races in the West Virginia primary election on May 8. “This is a […]

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