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Mar. 29, 2024

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   Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on reports from the community that Iron Senergy is planning to close the Cumberland Mine in Greene County, PA:   “Cumberland […]

Mar. 28, 2024

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 Workers of America (UMWA) Coal Miners Political Action Committees (COMPAC) in several states have voted to endorse candidates in primary elections for federal, state, and local offices over the last several weeks. UMWA COMPAC endorsements […]

Mar. 28, 2024

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, PA. [UNIONTOWN, PA.] Responding to a plan filed by Iron Senergy, Inc., to permanently close the Cumberland mine in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the […]

Mar. 26, 2024

UMWA and AFL-CIO Launch Proxy Solicitation at Warrior Met Coal, Urge Stockholders to Hold Management Accountable After Costly Strike

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2024   UMWA and AFL-CIO Launch Proxy Solicitation at Warrior Met Coal, Urge Stockholders to Hold Management Accountable After Costly Strike The United Mine Workers of America (the “UMWA”) and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (the “AFL-CIO”) are urging stockholders of Warrior Met Coal, Inc. […]

Mar. 22, 2024

UMWA Announces Tentative Agreement with Crimson Oak Grove Resources, LLC in Alabama

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2024 UMWA Announces Tentative Agreement with Crimson Oak Grove Resources, LLC in Alabama. (Adger, AL)   [TRIANGLE, VA] The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) announced today that it has reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with Crimson Oak Grove Resources, LLC for its mine in Adger, Alabama. UMWA members […]

Mar. 6, 2024

Moshe Marvit Confirmed to Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2024 [TRIANGLE, VA.] – United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “I am pleased with the U.S. Senate confirmed Moshe Marvit as a Commissioner to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. As a highly regarded attorney and worker’s advocate, […]

Mar. 5, 2024

Say No to the Moss 3 Landfill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 5, 2024   Say No to the Moss 3 Landfill [TRIANGLE, VA] – United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “It has come to my attention that Russell County is considering the establishment of a landfill on the grounds of the old […]

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