After weeks of hearings and deliberations, the NLRB in a report filed Wednesday affirmed that the Harvard Graduate Students Union-UAW’s concerns over Harvard’s list of eligible voters was valid and could lead to another election. In the report and …
State Made False Fraud Allegations Against Workers The power of a state agency against one person can be daunting. But when you are a union member who has experienced attorneys fighting for justice on your behalf, the power equation changes. That’s exactly …
The power and advantage of collective bargaining often outlasts a union member’s active employment. This was demonstrated again by the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Ohio when it agreed with the UAW that the lifetime health care benefits …
“For every Central Michigan University worker who loses their job to cheap outsourcing there is a family and a community that suffers. This is not the way Michigan can and should be – ignoring the dignity of the work of so many in the trenches. Instead of …
Tomorrow we march for our cities. We march for our families. We march for our future. We march for our leaders. We march for our planet. Tomorrow, we #MarchforScience! The March for Science is a celebration of science. It’s not only about scientists and …
Alonzo More, 14, Isaiah Struck, 10, and Jaques Williams, 15, say there is a lot for campers to do at Black Lake, but just about everyone loves the opportunity to swim. It’s All About Fun for Special Kids at Black Lake You could be excused if you mistakenly …
Many women today juggle a full-time job in the workplace and another full-time job when they get home, leaving little time for education and advocacy about issues important to them. Social media can help fill that gap by bringing women together and the UAW …
Nissan Workers’ March for Union Rights Recalls the Civil Rights Struggle Thousands of Nissan workers and their supporters marched on the plant to demand that the automaker allow a vote on union representation without fear or intimidation. Echoes of an …
PHOTO: PAT HAYES / LOCAL 249 Challenge Accepted It wasn’t easy, but more than 300 UAW Local 710 members at Challenge Manufacturing in Kansas City, Missouri, have their first contract signed and ratified – with an assist from their brothers and sisters in …
In March, House Republicans tried to pass the “American Health Care Act”, also known as the AHCA. Thanks to your activism, Speaker Ryan pulled the bill and it was not voted on. The AHCA would have repealed and replaced the Affordable Care Act also known as …
Workers Memorial Day 2017 Ralph Butler was the most senior skilled trades electrician at Freightliner’s Cleveland, North Carolina, assembly plant. He and a co-worker were responsible for maintaining equipment on the loading docks. On July 13 they were …
The UAW Family Scholarship Program Helps Connect the Dots For the Templeman family of Des Moines, Iowa, their visit to Black Lake to participate in the UAW Family Scholarship Program started out quiet enough. They flew to Detroit and then boarded a bus for …
Today is a sad day for hard working Americans that help build our great country and keep us moving forward. Judge Neil Gorsuch – the most recent nominee to the United States Supreme Court – has a clearly demonstrated track record of issuing rulings and …
Depression: it’s something many people have or will experience at some point in their life. It’s the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. More than 300 million people are now living with depression, an increase of more than 18% between …
“We came here to let Mississippi know they have a right to fair wages and a safe work environment and a union will give that to them,” Floyd-Scott said as she marched from the rally site across Interstate 55 to the Canton plant. “We have to let them know …
Above: Members of the Women’s Auxiliaries often had an ambitious agenda, such as securing free nurseries for mothers, maternity leave, equal pay and an end to discrimination. DID YOU KNOW... One of the best ways to share the values of our labor movement is …
Energy and Passion of Women’s March Must be Duplicated, Not Wasted I believe that 2017 is a critical year for us to build union power from the ground up. There is a strong relationship between union members and the communities in which they work and live. …
Scabs, or those who cross picket lines to work nonunion, are also known as rats. The inflatable Scabby the Rat is the face of nonunion contractors, disloyal co-workers who break union strikes and of workers who spy for the boss. He often shows up during …
Around the web, organizations and activists are taking action to bring awareness to the challenges women across the globe face every day. Can you send out a tweet to highlight #EqualPayDay and show your support? Today I stand with women across the globe …
The United States Supreme Court: Why It Matters to UAW Members Presidential and congressional elections rightfully dominated the national news and our attention last year. Their decisions impact nearly every facet of our lives. The wages we earn, water we …
