Cecil Roberts (born October 31, 1946) is a miner and president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA).

Roberts enlisted in the United States Army and served with the 167th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division at Chu Lai during the Vietnam War in 1967–68.

It was the first time the contract had been re-opened in the union's history, and Roberts won substantial wage increases.

Although his term was not due to expire, delegates to UMWA's March 2000 convention approved a resolution to move the election up so balloting would not coincide with negotiations for a new bituminous coal contract.

The new agreement included significant pension increases and "30-and-out" language that allowed miners with 30 years of service to retire with full benefits at any age.

Health benefits were maintained, and coal companies will increase contributions to the UMWA Pension Fund by more than $500 million.