TRIANGLE, Va. — The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) has announced a new contract with American Consolidated Natural Resources, Inc. (ACNR) and Iron Senergy.
“This is a critical win for our members and their families,” said International President Cecil E. Roberts. “At a time of growing uncertainty in the coal industry, these agreements are the result of hard-fought negotiations that protect the rights and futures of UMWA miners. I want to congratulate Secretary-Treasurer Brian Sanson, his Executive Assistant Mike Phillippi, and the rest of the UMWA negotiating team for their outstanding work in securing these contracts. Their persistence and dedication made all the difference.”
“These were not easy negotiations, but our members stood strong on their principles and would not be moved,” said Sanson. “We went to the table determined to fight for what our members deserve, and we succeeded in negotiating contracts that our members overwhelmingly ratified. This is proof of the power of unity and solidarity.”
The five-year agreements offer significant wage increases and other contract provisions with no changes to health care or other benefits. The new collective bargaining agreements cover more than 2,000 UMWA members at all ACNR operations in West Virginia and Ohio, and at Iron Senergy’s Cumberland mine in Pennsylvania.