UMWA Deeply Mourns Passing Of Labor Champion A. James Manchin

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The entire UMWA family mourned the Nov. 2 death of longtime West Virginia politician and labor friend A. James Manchin, a fixture at UMWA rallies in the state for the past four decades. Manchin, 76, died of a heart attack at his Farmington home. During his distinguished career, he served many years in the state legislature and also as state treasurer and secretary of state. "Influential House Delegate A. James Manchin was a dear friend to not only the UMWA, but to all working West Virginians," remembered President Roberts. "His 100-percent labor voting record speaks volumes about how deeply this statesman cared about issues that impact working people, and it's a major reason why the UMWA awarded him honorary membership last year. Whenever the UMWA held a rally in West Virginia, we could always count on A. James being there to offer his support. We will truly miss him."