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Casey Statement on Planned Closure of Cumberland Mine

For Immediate Release March 28, 2024   Contact Natalie Adams: 202-228-3789   Casey Statement on Planned Closure of Cumberland Mine…

UMWA Announces Primary Endorsements for Federal, Statewide Races

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 28, 2024   UMWA announces primary endorsements for federal, statewide races [TRIANGLE, VA.] The United Mine…

UMWA responds to Iron Senergy threat to close Cumberland mine in Greene County, PA.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 28, 2024   UMWA responds to Iron Senergy threat to close Cumberland mine in Greene County,…

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Roberts re-elected UMWA President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 2, 2023   Roberts re-elected UMWA President [TRIANGLE, VA.] Cecil E. Roberts has been re-elected by acclamation to his seventh full term as International President of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), the union announced today. His running mate, Brian Sanson, was elected to his first full term as International […]

UMWA Stands with Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 19, 2023     UMWA Stands with Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA’s strikes for fairness, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “We express our unwavering support for the members […]

UMWA applauds release of silica standard in mines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 30, 2023 UMWA applauds release of silica standard in mines [WASHINGTON, D.C.] Commenting on the release today by the Mine Safety and Health Administration of a proposed rule limiting silica dust in American mines, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “Today, […]

NLRB judge finds Warrior Met Coal guilty of unfair labor practices, orders company to bargain in good faith

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 30, 2023   NLRB judge finds Warrior Met Coal guilty of unfair labor practices, orders company to bargain in good faith [Brookwood, Ala.] National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Administrative Law Judge Melissa M. Olivero yesterday issued a ruling that found Warrior Met Coal violated national labor law in its bargaining conduct […]

UMWA Makes No Endorsement For President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 16, 2023   UMWA Makes No Endorsement For President [TRIANGLE, VA.] United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “The National Council of the Coal Miners Political Action Committee (COMPAC) of the United Mine Workers of America voted June 13 to make no […]

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