(MONONGALIA COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA) - The Monongalia County Assessor’s Office now has Union representation from a familiar organization in West Virginia as Employees here have voted to be represented by the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA).

UMWA Communications Director Erin Bates said in an e-mail to West Virginia Public Broadcasting that the vote was a “long time coming.”

Staff had sought Union representation “for months,” he said.

UMWA International President Cecil Roberts said joining the Union will ensure the Staff receives job security and fair treatment: “The UMWA will continue to stand by these Employees until they have access to safe working conditions, fair wages and comprehensive benefits.”

UMWA International District 31 Vice President Michael Payton said: “We applaud the Workers in the Monongalia County Assessor’s Office for their determination and resolve in seeking a voice in their workplace.  The Employees have made it clear they want the Union on their side.”

The Monongalia County Employees is the latest in “a growing number of Public Sector Workers across West Virginia who have chosen to align themselves with the UMWA” - even if they are not working in mines themselves, Union Representatives said.

The UMWA represents Public Employees throughout the State of West Virginia.

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