The United Mine Workers of America is a North American labor union best known for representing coal miners. Today, the Union also represents health care workers, truck drivers, manufacturing workers a
As John L. Lewis addresses a UMW convention in Columbus, Ohio, a red flag with a hammer and sickle is unrolled above him as a practical joke, January 25, 1940
Coal miners in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, in 1905
"KEEPING WARM" Los Angeles Times November 22, 1919
WPA poster
Cecil Roberts is a miner and president of the United Mine Workers of America. He also sits on the AFL–CIO's executive council. Roberts is the great-grandson of Ma Blizzard.
United Mine Workers of America
…Richard Trumka – 1982–1995 Cecil Roberts – 1995–present 5 – Western Pennsylvania…
Roberts in 2009