06/18/15 This is a sad day for our democracy. The United States House of Representatives turned their backs on the American people and voted to not do their job. Instead, they surrendered their constitutional authority to the executive branch for the next …
Since 1925, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has helped veterans and their families with short and long-term housing. From children who need foster care because their parents died in a war to veterans who have become homeless, the VFW maintains houses …
One of the lesser known programs of the UAW draws its inspiration from the very core of what founded our union – compassion and caring. The UAW Chaplaincy program started in the mid-eighties as a pilot project at Local 599 in Flint, Michigan. At the …
Southfield, Mich. – Workers from Lear plants across the country entered the company’s annual shareholder meeting Thursday morning and spoke directly to Lear Corp. CEO Matthew J. Simoncini and the company’s Board of Directors to demand good jobs and safe …
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The UAW today released the following statement from Gary Casteel, secretary-treasurer of the UAW and head of the union’s transnational department, regarding the progress of UAW Local 42 at Volkswagen in Chattanooga: “UAW Local 42, …
05/06/15 May 6, 1937, 400 black female tobacco stemmers spontaneously went on strike at I.N. Vaughan in Richmond, Virginia. The women often worked more than 80 hours a week for a total of $3. They toiled in a cramped factory with tobacco dust coating the …
“Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family, friends and all of those who worked with UAW member Donald Megge, 53, of Sterling Heights, who died this morning in a tragic accident shortly after starting his shift at Fiat Chrysler’s Jefferson Avenue …
Looming in the background of Prime Minister Abe’s state visit to our nation’s capital today is a trade deficit that already threatens America’s middle class economy as storm clouds gather and current discussions could accelerate, not end, America’s trade …
STORRS, CT—Graduate Assistants (GAs) have voted overwhelmingly to ratify an historic agreement as their first union contract between the Graduate Employee Union-United Auto Workers Local 6950 (GEU-UAW) and the University of Connecticut (UConn). The union’ …
LAS VEGAS ̶ UAW-represented table games dealers at The Flamingo/Margaritaville Casino on Friday overwhelmingly ratified their first-ever contract, a groundbreaking agreement that raises the bar for all gaming workers in Las Vegas. More than 400 dealers …
04/28/15 Cite Kenney's integrity and commitment to working families PHILADELPHIA – Citing Jim Kenney’s integrity and commitment to working families in Philadelphia, UAW Region 9 today, April 28, endorsed Kenney’s bid for mayor. The primary election for …
Users say computer system erroneously accuses them of fraud and then fines them, in one case as much as $20,000 DETROIT — A group of Michigan citizens is suing the State’s unemployment insurance system to stop its illegal and unconstitutional practices. In …
“The announcement by Ford to invest 2.5 billion in Mexico is disappointing but not any more disappointing than GM’s decision to invest $5 billion in Mexico or similar investments like FCA Chrysler, Nissan, Mazda, Honda, and now both Toyota and Kia which …
Judge grants DOL request for temporary restraining order against major seat manufacturer that tried to silence whistleblower Contact: Jack Temple, jack.temple@berlinrosen.com, (646) 200-5280 Selma, Ala. – An Alabama federal judge Thursday issued a …
“Congress should never have the voice of Americans muted in a debate over a process that could be bad for the country, bad for business and bad for middle-class incomes. Americans and UAW members should have the right to a robust debate over their …
NYU graduate employees approve Only Contract Covering Private Sector Graduate Employees NEW YORK, N.Y. – April 7, 2015 – The United Auto Workers announced today the ratification of the contract with New York University which covers over 1200 graduate …
For immediate release: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 DETROIT -- UAW membership in 2014 grew by more than 12,000 members, the union is reporting in its Labor Organization Annual Report, Form LM-2, which was filed today with the U.S. Department of Labor. The …
Today’s decision by the National Labor Relations Board is a tremendous victory for the UAW and our members, graduate student employees at Columbia University and at New School University. For more than a decade the UAW has fought relentlessly alongside …
For immediate release: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 DETROIT – General Holiefield, who served two terms as vice president of the union’s Chrysler Department, passed away March 9. “Our union mourns the passing of the gentle giant and tireless activist for …
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