FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Monongalia County Assessor’s Office Employees Vote to Join the UMWA
[TRIANGLE, VA.] The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) announced today that employees at the Monongalia County Assessor’s Office have voted to be represented by the UMWA, marking a significant victory for the workers, granting them the collective power and voice they have been seeking.
“We are proud to welcome the employees of the Monongalia County Assessor’s Office to the UMWA family,” said International President Cecil E. Roberts. “Their decision puts them on a path toward greater job security, fair treatment, and representation on the job. We will ensure that their voices are heard, and their rights are protected.”
This election followed months of efforts by Monongalia County workers and UMWA representatives to support the employees in their pursuit of a union vote. “We applaud the workers in the Monongalia County Assessor’s Office for their determination and resolve in seeking a voice in their workplace,” said UMWA International District 31 Vice President Michael Payton. “The employees have made it clear they want the union on their side, and we appreciate Assessor Mark Musick for facilitating the election process fairly and ensuring the vote took place.”
“The UMWA will continue to stand by these employees until they have access to safe working conditions, fair wages, and comprehensive benefits,” said Roberts.
With this latest victory, the Monongalia County employees join a growing number of public sector workers across West Virginia who have chosen to align themselves with the UMWA for the strength, support, and advocacy the union provides.
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