STEPPING UP--A new generation of UMWA members takes on the challenges of leadership

摘要

When Jim Burk came to Cumberland mine in Greene County, Pa., in 2006, he had some mining experience but had never been seriously involved in his local union. After his first LU. 2300 meeting, that all changed."Our local president at the time stressed how important it was for young guys to step up and get involved," Burk said. "I looked around and I thought, 'This is going to be our union in a few years, we've got to start getting ready for that.' I don't like seeing the company pushing people around, running over guys, so I just thought I can be a voice on the job for the membership."