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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 5, 2024
CONTACT: Erin Bates, 571-425-1512, [email protected]
Say No to the Moss 3 Landfill
[TRIANGLE, VA] – United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil
E. Roberts issued the following statement today:
"It has come to my attention that Russell County is considering the establishment of a landfill on
the grounds of the old Moss 3 Mine. For anyone acquainted with the profound history of the
United Mine Workers, the Moss 3 Prepartion Plant was a pivotal site in the Pittston Coal Strike
of 1989. A strike, I believe, marked a turning point in the fight for workers’ rights in America.
“The Moss 3 Prepartion Plant witnessed a four-day takeover by UMWA members during the
strike, a bold move that galvanized the labor movement across the country. Local community
members formed a human shield around the plant, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to
the cause and embodying the spirit of solidarity. Just a short distance away was 'Camp
Solidarity,’ housing over 1,000 supporters who provided shelter and sustenance for strikers and
visitors.
“The lessons of this  historic strike, particularly the Moss 3 takeover, extend far beyond the
borders of southwest Virginia. It is etched into the broader labor movement’s narrative, serving
as an example of unity and resilience. This strike, marked by its length and the sheer magnitude
of civil disobedience, set a modern template for protecting the rights of working families across
the world.
“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
“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.
Click here to watch a video on the Pittston Strike.
mailto:[email protected]
https://umwa.org/video/pittston-strike-30th-anniversary-video/
News from the United Mine Workers of America, AFL-CIO, CLC
18354 Quantico Gateway Drive
Sule 200
Triangle, VA 224721179
Ceci Roberts, President
Brian Sanson, Secretary-Treasurer
Communications Department @ 703-291-2465
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 5, 2024
CONTACT: Erin Bates, 571-425-1512, [email protected]
Say No to the Moss 3 Landfill
(TRIANGLE, VA] - United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil
E, Roberts issued the following statement today:
"It has come to my attention that Russell County is considering the establishment of a landfill on
the grounds of the old Moss 3 Mine. For anyone acquainted with the profound history of the
United Mine Workers, the Moss 3 Prepartion Plant was a pivotal site in the Pittston Coal Strike
of 1989. A strike, I believe, marked a turning point in the fight for workers’ rights in America.
“The Moss 3 Prepartion Plant witnessed a four-day takeover by UMWA members during the
strike, a bold move that galvanized the labor movement across the country. Local community
members formed a human shield around the plant, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to
the cause and embodying the spirit of solidarity. Just a short distance away was ‘Camp
Solidarity,’ housing over 1,000 supporters who provided shelter and sustenance for strikers and
visitors.
“The lessons of this historic strike, particularly the Moss 3 takeover, extend far beyond the
borders of southwest Virginia. It is etched into the broader labor movement’s narrative, serving
as an example of unity and resilience. This strike, marked by its length and the sheer magnitude
of civil disobedience, set a modern template for protecting the rights of working families across
the world,
“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
“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.
Click here to watch a video on the Pittston Strike.