Region 10

TEAMSTERS: EGREGIOUS NLRB RULING AGAINST MINE WORKERS THREATENS AMERICA'S WORKFORCE

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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UMWA has made clear its intent to vigorously challenge the outrageous assessment of damages by the NLRB concerning mine workers' 16-month strike against Warrior Met Coal.

Key Points: 
  • UMWA has made clear its intent to vigorously challenge the outrageous assessment of damages by the NLRB concerning mine workers' 16-month strike against Warrior Met Coal.
  • "The Teamsters proudly stand with our brothers and sisters of the United Mine Workers of America to combat this assault on American workers by the National Labor Relations Board," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • "Are we simply going to strip hardworking Americans of their ability to organize, and of their freedom to strike corrupt employers?
  • Warrior Met Coal instigated the prolonged strike against mine workers after spending months refusing to bargain in good faith for a new contract.