Sam Church
Sam Church | |
|---|---|
| 13th President of the United Mine Workers | |
| In office 1979–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Arnold Miller |
| Succeeded by | Richard Trumka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 20, 1936 Matewan, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 14, 2009 (aged 72) Bristol, Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Coal miner; Labor leader |
| Known for | President, United Mine Workers of America |
Samuel Morgan Church, Jr. (September 20, 1936 – July 14, 2009) was a coal miner and president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) from 1979 to 1982.