The longtime leader of the United Mine Workers of America, Cecil Roberts, is retiring. Roberts, a West Virginia native who has served as president of the United Mine Workers of America since 1995, announced that he will be retiring in October 2025, according to a news release. The Kanawha County native announced the retirement in January to the International Executive Board, and said the retirement would be effective following the International Special Convention in October. He is currently in his seventh consecutive term as international president of the union.