United Mine Workers of America (UMWA)
When Founded: January 22, 1890
Where it Started: Columbus, Ohio
Where it Started: Columbus, Ohio
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First Leader: John L. Lewis (President)
Current Number of Members: 80,000
Mission/Purpose: Its main focus has always been on workers and their rights, the UMWA of today also advocates for better roads, schools, and universal health care.
Circumstances at Formation: The UMWA was an early pioneer of health and retirement benefits. The UMWA led the struggle to establish collective bargaining in American industrial life in the twentieth century
Current Number of Members: 80,000
Mission/Purpose: Its main focus has always been on workers and their rights, the UMWA of today also advocates for better roads, schools, and universal health care.
Circumstances at Formation: The UMWA was an early pioneer of health and retirement benefits. The UMWA led the struggle to establish collective bargaining in American industrial life in the twentieth century
Current Issues/News: UMWA W. Va. COMPAC has just announced the 2014 primary endorsements. It was voted last Friday to endorse 97 candidates in the state’s May 13, 2014 primary election.
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Cecil E. Roberts, International President and
Daniel J. Kane, International Secretary-Treasurer
Daniel J. Kane, International Secretary-Treasurer
International District Vice Presidents:
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District 2
Ed Yankovich
Ed Yankovich
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District 12
Steve Earle
Steve Earle
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District 17
Joe Carter
Joe Carter
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District 20
Daryl Dewberry
Daryl Dewberry
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District 22
Mike Dalpiaz
Mike Dalpiaz
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District 31
Mike Caputo
Mike Caputo
Sources:
http://www.umwa.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Mine_Workers
http://www.umwa.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Mine_Workers