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Feb. 9, 2019

UMWA files emergency motion: Westmoreland prematurely announced modifications to benefits

President Roberts said, regarding the article below: “Bankruptcy Courts have allowed the coal industry to forgo $4 billion in withdrawal…

Dec. 12, 2018

Union Pay Raises Irk Tomassetti - Some increases exceed 3 percent limit; minimum wage set at $10 per hour

Source: Altoona Mirror HOLLIDAYSBURG — A new contract for a group of unionized Blair County employees allocates some raises beyond…

Nov. 22, 2018

UMWA Miners Keep Youth Warm Around the Ohio Valley

Source: The Intelligencer - Wheeling Register News Students can stay warmer at the bus stop, sled longer when the snow…

Sep. 26, 2018

Miners Urge Congressional Action On Pensions, Black Lung Fund

Source: Ohio Valley Resource Retired coal miners and coal community activists are on Capitol Hill this week urging action on…

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