United Mine Workers of America

Graphite mines in the United States largely closed down seven decades ago. Mining the ubiquitous mineral found in everything from nuclear reactors to pencils seemed to make little sense when it could be imported inexpensively from other nations, especially China.That view is changing now. And, Alabama is among the states taking part.

Mine workers are still on strike at two coal mines after union members rejected a contract proposal. The United Mine Workers of America said the…

Over 1,000 Alabama coal miners are officially on strike. The members of the United Mine Workers of America walked off the job at Warrior Met Coal, Inc. on…

Over 1,100 Alabama coal mine worders are ready to go on strike against Warrior Met Coal Inc. The United Mine Workers of America said the walkout will…

OAKMAN, Ala. (AP) — The United Mine Workers Association says 350 workers will be laid off when a mine in Alabama is temporarily closed. The district vice…

Mine workers in Alabama are headed to Washington today.They’ll be joining other members of the United Mine Workers of America in a rally. The…

Thirty people have been arrested during a United Mine Workers of America protest against Patriot Coal in West Virginia. UMWA President Cecil Roberts and…