No Moss 3 Landfill Online Library United Mine Workers of America

United Mine Workers of America (UMWA)

"Defend Our Roots, Reject the Dump: Say No to Moss 3 LandfillSafeguarding the Legacy of the Pittston Strike"

About UMWA

“The United Mine Workers of America is a diverse union with membership that includes coal miners, manufacturing workers, clean coal technicians, health care workers, corrections officers and public employees throughout the United States and Canada.”

UMWA Oppose the Moss 3 Landfill

“We adamantly oppose the Moss 3 Landfill, and we call upon every member of our community to stand firm in saying NO to this outrageous proposal. Join us in preserving the sanctity of our history and the legacy of those who fought tirelessly for workers’ rights.”

UMWA Present At Host Agreement Resolution Meeting

The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) invited all residents of Russell County and supporters in the area to participate in a crucial community gathering at the Russell County Board of Supervisor meeting on March 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

UMWA In The News

“To even contemplate placing a landfill on this historic site is not only disrespectful to UMWA’s legacy and the labor movement but an outright travesty against the community that rallied during the strike to safeguard their families’ well-being,” Roberts said. “We adamantly oppose the Moss 3 Landfill, and we call upon every member of our community to stand firm in saying NO to this outrageous proposal. Join us in preserving the sanctity of our history and the legacy of those who fought tirelessly for workers’ rights.”

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