FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 5, 2025
UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts to Speak at “Unite for Veterans, Unite for America Rally” in Washington, D.C.
[TRIANGLE, VA] — United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts will speak tomorrow at the Unite for Veterans, Unite for America Rally, a major national event organized by the AFL-CIO and inspired by the historic 1932 Bonus Army movement. The event will take place on June 6, 2025, at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., at 2:00 p.m. and brings together veterans, labor leaders, and allies from across the country.
A proud Vietnam veteran, President Roberts served in Vietnam with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade from 1967 to 1968. In recognition of his continued advocacy for fellow veterans and their families, he was awarded the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Commendation Medal in 2016, the organization’s highest honor.
“As someone who has seen firsthand the cost of war and the sacrifice of those who serve, I’m proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with my fellow veterans in this critical fight,” said Roberts. “We must defend the VA, protect good union jobs in public service, and hold our nation accountable for the promises it made to every man and woman who put on the uniform.”
The Unite for Veterans, Unite for America Rally is a nonpartisan, veteran-led call to action demanding dignity, accountability, and the full delivery of benefits and services promised to veterans and their families. The gathering aims to safeguard the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), protect union jobs that support veterans, and ensure America lives up to its moral obligation to those who served.
More information about the rally is available at www.unite4veterans.org.
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