FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 5, 2021
[TRIANGLE, VA.] The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) announced today
that a tentative collective bargaining agreement has been reached between the
UMWA and Warrior Met Coal, Inc.
The union is not releasing details of the
agreement until its members have heard them and held a ratification vote.
Miners at Warrior Met have been striking since 10:00 p.m. on April 1.
“I am so
very proud of our members at Warrior Met for standing up for themselves, their
families and their communities,” UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts
said.
“Going on strike is a difficult thing to do, but they have shown
tremendous unity on the picket lines.
Their story is being told across the
world right now, and it is one of strength, determination and
solidarity.
“The decision to begin this strike
rested with me. The decision to end the strike now rests with the membership of
the union at Warrior Met,” Roberts said.
“If they ratify this tentative
agreement, the strike will end and they will have a new contract. If they do not
ratify it, the strike will continue and we will seek further negotiations with
the company.”
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