Cecil Roberts Reflects on Union Leadership Amid Rising Energy Costs in Charles Town
Outgoing UMWA President Talks Legacy And Advocates Discuss Rising Electricity Costs, This West Virginia Morning
West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Tuesday, April 8, 2025
By Staff
In a recent broadcast by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Cecil Roberts reflects on his impactful 30-year leadership of the United Mine Workers of America, emphasizing his commitment to safeguarding health care and pensions for retired coal miners. The conversation also features insights from local advocates Gary Zuckett and Shawn Phillips discussing the alarming rise in electricity costs affecting residents in towns like Charles Town and Ranson. As Roberts prepares for retirement, the ongoing challenges of energy prices resonate with the community's concerns over cost-of-living adjustments.
