United Mine Workers Of America


Cecil E. Roberts International President United Mine Workers Of America

UMWA president raises concerns over closure of MSHA offices

Apr 14, 2025

Commenting on the recent announcement by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) regarding the closure of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) offices, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts…

Wisconsin court hears challenge against controversial Act 10

The National Right to Work Foundation has filed an amicus brief with the Wisconsin Court of Appeals in the case of Abbotsford Education Association v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission.

Trump’s tax-and-spending reconciliation bill passes amid union opposition

Today, the House of Representatives narrowly passed President Trump’s tax-and-spending reconciliation bill, following its approval in the Senate two days earlier.

AFT launches National Academy for AI Instruction with tech giants

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), in collaboration with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) and major technology companies including Microsoft Corp., OpenAI, and Anthropic, has announced the establishment of the National Academy for…

Supreme Court ruling allows mass firing of federal workers amid ongoing litigation

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler responded to a recent Supreme Court order that permits the Trump administration to proceed with plans for a Reduction in Force (RIF), potentially resulting in the dismissal of hundreds of thousands of federal employees.

Teamsters face setbacks as Ohio workers vote against union representation

Daniel Caughhorn, alongside his colleagues at a scrap metal processing facility in Toledo, Ohio, successfully voted to remove Teamsters union bosses from their workplace.

Ballet West artists ratify new agreement with AGMA including wage increases

AGMA Artists at Ballet West have approved a new three-year agreement that introduces wage increases, enhanced workplace protections, and improvements to reimbursement policies and scheduling.