Welcome to UAW Local 686
We are an amalgamated local representing over 1,400 workers at GM Lockport Operations N.Y. and other workplaces in New York. This website is the official homepage of our local. Stay tuned for more updates, events and information. If you have not yet followed us Facebook, drop us a like here.
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RECAP: 2026 UAW Family Scholarship Program
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UAW Statement on Markup of the Connected Vehicle Security Act
Our national and economic security depends on a strong U.S. auto industry. For generations, the American Dream has been built on good union auto jobs that enabled working families to buy a home, raise children, retire with dignity, and create a better future for the working class. If we are serious about rebuilding American manufacturing […]
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Information on Wildfire and Smoke Air Quality Concerns
Wildland fire smoke presents a major hazard to workers and the public. Right now, parts of the United States and Canada have extremely high levels of ozone and particulate matter in the air due to the ongoing wildland fires.
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Statement from UAW President Shawn Fain on Air Quality Issues caused by Wildfire Smoke
“UAW treats the health and safety of all workers with the utmost importance, and we urge all employers to do the same. Our International Health and Safety Department has provided detailed, relevant information on wildfire smoke and air quality to union representatives across the country to aid and support local unions and regions in addressing […]
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Another Strong Win for Continental Management in UAW Region 1!
Congratulations to the members of UAW Local 412, Unit 54 – Continental Dining Management, Inc. on successfully ratifying their new local agreement by an overwhelming 95% vote.
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AUTOWORKERS ACROSS THE U.S. ARE JOINING THE UAW. ARE YOU READY TO STAND UP AND WIN YOUR FAIR SHARE?
Volkswagen workers just made history and voted UAW YES! It’s time for autoworkers to win a better life at Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Tesla, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Mazda, Rivian, Lucid, Volvo and beyond.
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UAW's Fellowship Program: An Opportunity to Become a Local Union Discussion Leader (LUDL)
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Building Skills, Building Power at Local 2325
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New Dates Announced for 2026 UAW Health & Safety Conference
This conference was previously scheduled for May 2026, but due to severe flooding in Northern Michigan, it was postponed. The new dates are October 11...
Read More New Dates Announced for 2026 UAW Health & Safety ConferenceSummer 2026 Issue of Solidarity Magazine is Now Online!
The new Summer 2026 issue of Solidarity Magazine is now available. You can download it here, and share it with fellow UAW members.In this issue:...
Application Deadline for the 2026 Family Scholarship Program is Fast Approaching
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A New Detroit Art Residency to Elevate Labor Artists
UNION HALL ARTS RESIDENCYDETROIT, MI - The UAW Education Department is proud to support the UNITE HERE Education and Support Fund (501c3) and Talking...
Member Mobilization Institute Postponed
We have been busy preparing an incredible week of content for over 225 registered delegates to our upcoming Member Mobilization Institute at Black Lak...