Sam Church

Sam Church
13th President of the United Mine Workers
In office
1979–1982
Preceded byArnold Miller
Succeeded byRichard Trumka
Personal details
Born(1936-09-20)September 20, 1936
Matewan, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 14, 2009(2009-07-14) (aged 72)
Bristol, Virginia, U.S.
OccupationCoal miner; Labor leader
Known forPresident, 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.