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2024 New Member Issue of Solidarity Magazine Is Now Online!

If you’re a new member of the UAW, the New Member issue of Solidarity magazine will help give you a better understanding of how our organization f

Spring 2023 Solidarity Magazine is online!

The Big 3 Special Issue of Solidarity Magazine is now online!

Statement of UAW Vice President Terry Dittes, Director of the UAW GM Department, on the Addition of a Shift at Lansing

“UAW members are proud that over 1,200 new members will be added at Lansing Delta Township to support the sales of the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse; and Lansing Grand River to support the sales of the Chevrolet Camaro and the launch of two new Cadillac sedans, the CT4 and CT5. Every day UAW members, under the teamwork of Region 1D Director Steve Dawes and local leadership, help bring quality and focus to making our customers proud and selling some of the finest vehicles made in the world. We look forward to many more years of success in Lansing.”

UAW Merges Additional States into Region 8 and Region 4

The UAW International Executive Board (IEB) voted on December 5 to merge the states represented by UAW Region 5 between UAW Regions 4 and 8. This merger became effective today, February 28, 2020.

States have been apportioned between Region 4 and 8 in the following way:

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UAW IEB members remember President Emeritus Owen Bieber

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President Rory L. Gamble: “Owen Bieber’s death is a loss for our union and all working people. He was a man of incredible leadership. He was not afraid of tough battles or taking a stand on controversial issues, ” said UAW president Rory L. Gamble. “He was not only a devoted trade unionist but a social activist whose impact was felt around the world. Whether it was his support to end apartheid in South Africa or in Poland, Owen stood on the right side of history for the nation and the world. ”

UAW Mourns the Loss of President Emeritus Owen F. Bieber

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The UAW International Executive Board is deeply saddened at the passing today of UAW beloved President Emeritus Owen F. Bieber at age 90.

Region 1D Delegates Elect Steve Dawes Regional Director

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Flint Truck and AC Spark Plug Veteran to Lead UAW in 73 MI Counties - FLINT - Michigan Delegates from UAW locals in 73 counties met in Flint today to select a successor to long-time Regional Director Gerald Kariem, who became a UAW Vice President in January.

Philadelphia Public Defenders join UAW

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223 Members Vote to Organize DETROIT -- Two hundred twenty three public defenders at the Defender Association of Philadelphia voted Monday to join the UAW International Union.

UAW L1311 Strike - Langeloth Metallurgical Company

UAW Local 1311 went out on strike 9/9/2019 at 12:01am  against Langeloth Metallurgical Company located in a small Western PA town.  The community support of Langeloth PA and other surrounding towns have been amazing to this day. The members of 1311 have been standing strong since day one and continue to stay strong. As of February 10, 2020 this strike continues.

Please click on link below for Letter of Support from Director Binz:

UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada Director of the FCA Department Issues Profit Sharing Statement

“Through collective bargaining UAW members were able to bargain profit-sharing to adequately reflect their role in FCA US’ profitability. UAW FCA members make some of the best-selling quality products in America. Today’s eligible profit sharing amount of $7,280 per member, reflects that hard work, dedication and product success.”