UMWA, Coal Operators Reach Tentative Pact

Jun 11, 2011 Career News

The United Mine Workers (UMWA) has reached a tentative 5.5 year agreement with the Bituminous Coal Operators Association (BCOA), the union announced this morning.

The 125 UMWA locals covered by the BCOA agreement will vote on the contract Friday. Details will not be released until contract explanation meetings are held at each local Wednesday. If the agreement is ratified, it will take effect July 3.

UMWA President Cecil Robert called the contract talks “a long and intense process.”

We had many issues to confront, especially with respect to our pensions, health care and wages. But through the strength and solidarity UMWA members have historically demonstrated, we were able to meet those challenges.

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