The results of our recent election has seen some new faces, as well as some tried and true stalwarts who’ve stepped up as your duly elected representatives for the 2026 through 2029 term.
President: Tom Cunningham 304-629-8286 email: president@uwualocal304.org
Vice President: Bernard Greathouse email: vicepresident@uwualocal304.org
Secretary Treasurer: Jon Cunningham 304-288-0827 email: secretarytreasurer@uwualocal304.org
Recording Secretary: Jay Givens 304-844-2415email: secetaryrecorder@uwualocal304.org
Trustees: Bob Cain 304-677-4568, Stewart Whitehair 304-203-8301, Josh Dunham
Safety Representative: (VACANT)
Master At Arms: Jerry Cremeans 304-483-8189
Maintenance Stewards: Quentin Ross 304-680-0700, Mark Etheridge, Bill Posten
Electrical Stewards:(VACANT)
I&C Steward: Adam Teets
Work Management Steward: Scott Starkey 304-517-6598
Operations Stewards: (VACANT)
Stores Steward: (VACANT)
Coal Handling Stewards: Ricky Light
Solid Waste Processing Steward: Chris Reeves, Tim Perani
Chemical Technicians Steward: Lucas Pammer 304-672-2674
In other news, the By-Laws Amendment PASSED and we are waiting for the National to sign off on it before we can incorporate it into our By-Laws. As you may have heard, this amendment creates an affordable and reasonable pathway for those who’ve elected to drop dues to become members in good-standing.
The reason for this is simple: we are better TOGETHER than we are divided. UWUA Local 304 is YOUR union, so if it’s not what you think it should be, then you share part of the blame and responsibility.
Past disagreements arose from personality conflicts and some well-meaning, but harmful, missteps made by frustrated members and other members lack of forgiveness for those actions.
The task of representing YOU should NEVER be about who’s who and more based on facts, precedent, proper procedure, and communication among the members and across departments.
We have work to do!