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UAW Endorses Amy Acton for Ohio Governor

The United Auto Workers today announced the union’s endorsement of Dr. Amy Acton for Governor of Ohio, citing her commitment to standing up to corporate greed and fighting for the working class. “UAW CAP councils across Ohio are proud to endorse Dr. Amy Acton for Governor. Ohioans don’t need another corrupt politician backed by billionaires—we’ve […] The post UAW Endorses Amy Acton for Ohio Governor appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

RECAP: 2025 Organizing Conference

Working people face a serious uphill battle, but it’s one that can be overcome with strong, worker-led organizing campaigns. And over the last several years, a surge of successful organizing campaigns has shown what’s possible when workers invest in building strong organizing networks to take on these fights. At the 2025 UAW Organizing Conference, our aim was to build on that momentum! The post RECAP: 2025 Organizing Conference appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Staff of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Petition NLRB for a Union Vote

This morning, Local 2110 of the UAW petitioned the National Labor Relations Board for a union election for nearly a thousand full-time and part-time professional and non-professional staff of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The post Staff of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Petition NLRB for a Union Vote appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

UAW Members from Agricultural Implements Sector Take Layoff and Plant Closure Fights to Congress

WASHINGTON—This week, UAW members from the Agricultural Implements sector took to Capitol Hill to raise the alarm on the devastating impact of bad trade deals, and fight layoffs and plant closures across the agricultural implements and construction equipment sector. Since 2023, John Deere has laid off hundreds of workers and offshored multiple products from Iowa […] The post UAW Members from Agricultural Implements Sector Take Layoff and Plant Closure Fights to Congress appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

UAW Region 8, Local 128 Files an Unfair Labor Practice Against the Officers of AFPA

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (AFPA) provides clerical and administrative support for the officers and members of AFPA filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) against the officers of AFPA for bargaining in bad faith. During negotiations prior to a labor dispute that lasted from October 16th through 18th of 2024. The company stated that […] The post UAW Region 8, Local 128 Files an Unfair Labor Practice Against the Officers of AFPA appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

UAW Region 1, Amalgamated Local 1781, BCBSM & BCN Labor Day Parade

UAW Region 1, Amalgamated Local 1781, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI and Blue Care Network marching in celebration of the 2025 Labor Day Parade. The 2025 theme was “Michigan Labor: Unwaivered, Unconquered, Unbreakable” The post UAW Region 1, Amalgamated Local 1781, BCBSM & BCN Labor Day Parade appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Region 1A, Local 174, Unit 347 Joins the Monroe County Opportunity Program

UAW Local 174, Unit 347 joins the Monroe County Opportunity Program (MCOP). MCOP is a nonprofit community action agency dedicated to reducing poverty, improving quality of life, and promoting self-sufficiency in Monroe County, Michigan. Through a variety of services, MCOP supports individuals and families in need, focusing on housing, food security, senior services, and financial […] The post Region 1A, Local 174, Unit 347 Joins the Monroe County Opportunity Program appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

UAW Region 4 Local 95 – Mercy Clinic East Workers Go On Strike

More than 130 workers at Mercy Clinic East including nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants and maintenance staff went on strike July 2, 2025, for better working conditions, as well as improved benefits. The health system, located in Janesville, Wisconsin, wanted to pass significant increases in costs to members that pale in comparison to the already […] The post UAW Region 4 Local 95 – Mercy Clinic East Workers Go On Strike appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Lucas County 911 Dispatch Unit of Region 2B UAW Local 12 Contract Ratified

UAW Lucas County 911 Dispatchers Region 2B On Wednesday, October 8th, the Lucas County 911 Dispatch Unit of UAW Local 12 officially ratified its second collective bargaining agreement. Negotiations began in May, with the Bargaining Committee working tirelessly to secure fair and meaningful improvements for the membership. Left to Right: Bargaining Stewards Krys Mangold and […] The post Lucas County 911 Dispatch Unit of Region 2B UAW Local 12 Contract Ratified appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

RECAP: 2025 Local Union Officers Institute

In the beginning of October, our Local Union Officers joined together at Black Lake for a week of training, fellowship, and networking. Delegates attended core workshops that included training on their specific roles and local union administrative responsibilities. Our officers' week also included workshops to deepen their knowledge of appeals and union elections, building powerful contract campaigns, and a leadership roundtable with the UAW Legal Department. The post RECAP: 2025 Local Union Officers Institute appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Keep Case In Burlington: UAW Members and Leaders to Rally to Save Burlington, Iowa from CNH’s Plan to Close Iconic Factory and Offshore Good Jobs

In the latest attack on southeast Iowa’s working class, multibillion transnational corporation Case New Holland (CNH) is threatening to devastate the blue-collar community of Burlington, Iowa, by closing a nearly century-old plant. The post Keep Case In Burlington: UAW Members and Leaders to Rally to Save Burlington, Iowa from CNH’s Plan to Close Iconic Factory and Offshore Good Jobs appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

UNION PLUS- CREDIT CARDS

Union Member benefits for the holiday season and beyond ✨ Celebrate the season with the Union Plus Credit Card. No annual fee* means more money for what matters most, creating magic this holiday season and throughout the year ahead. *See Terms, Rates and Fees. Click here for details. The post UNION PLUS- CREDIT CARDS appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Hundreds of UAW Members Speak Out for New Trade Deal as UAW Outlines Priorities for Worker-Centered Trade

As the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade deal comes up for review in 2026, hundreds of UAW members are speaking out about the devastation of so-called “free trade” and the urgent need for a worker-centered transformation of our trade deals.  The post Hundreds of UAW Members Speak Out for New Trade Deal as UAW Outlines Priorities for Worker-Centered Trade appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→