Webinar Offers Expert Info on Preventing Spread of Viruses at Work
Tune in 2 p.m. (EDT) Friday, April 10, for a free webinar that offers expert information for those still working outside the home during the coronavirus pandemic. The event, Workplace Safety in a Pandemic: Slowing the Spread of Coronavirus and Communicable Diseases, is...
UAW Region 1 Veteran's Council - Veteran Benefits Class
The UAW Local 412 Veterans Council is hosting a two-day benefits class from 8 am to 4 pm on Saturdays, March 21and 28, 2020. The class will be hosted at:UAW Local 4122005 Tobsal Ct.Warren, MI 48091 The $25 course fee includes instruction, coffee and doughnuts, lunch, an...
Camp out at Black Lake this summer with new, limited-time pricing
PITCH A TENT, KICK BACK AND RELAX WITH NEW LIMITED-TIME PRICING FOR CAMP SITES IN BLACK LAKE’S FINEST, UNTOUCHED WILDERNESS WITH A LIMITED TIME OFFER.
Statement from UAW Vice President Terry Dittes Director of the General Motors Department on Investments at GM Romulus GPS and GM Bedford Casting Operations
Detroit - Today’s investment by General Motors in the Romulus GPS and GM Bedford Casting Operations recognizes the world class production of engines and engine components by UAW members. By investing over $100 million dollars, GM has made a commitment to the work and jo...
2019 Region 1 V-CAP Dollar Drive Winners
UAW Region 1 is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Michigan V-CAP Dollar Drive Drawing All winners will be contacted directly by UAW Region 1. Each winner will be responsible for making arrangements to pick up their prize by contacting Brian Negovan at 586-427...
Statement of UAW Vice President Gerald Kariem Director of the UAW Ford Department on UAW Ford Members' 1 Millionth Face Shield
“We could not be prouder of the UAW members that have volunteered to make such a difference at this critical time in our history. These UAW Ford Members have sacrificed beyond themselves for all of us.”
Certifying Michigan's Election Results
Local 163 President Ralph Morris Jr. talks about the importance of certifying November's election results and making sure that every vote is counted.
UAW Region 1 Winter Educational Program
UAW Region 1 is offering five weeks of FREE educational workshops beginning Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Participants will have a choice of morning (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) or evening (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) workshops. Each workshop is five consecutive weeks. Participants mus...
Labor Voices – Opinion: Collective bargaining creates equality
Collective bargaining is the process in which a group of workers comes together and negotiates the terms of their contracts with one voice. Making their demands, together. Making a promise that whatever is offered to one will be rejected unless it is offered to all.Read...
UAW-Ford Locals Tentative Agreement Voting Results are starting to come in
So far, members of UAW Local 900 (Michigan ISA, Michigan Assembly), UAW Local 898 (Rawsonville), UAW Local 3036(Memphis HVC) , UAW Local 3519 (Washington HVC) and UAW Local 2280 (Van Dyke) have voted in favor of ratifying the Tentative Agreement with Ford.
Detroit News - Opinion: Unions support workers during crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has sent our world into a public health and economic tailspin.
As of May, the national unemployment rate was at 13.3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Michigan, it is a staggering 21.2% — worse than the Great Recession. The Washing...
Statement of UAW Vice President Terry Dittes, Director of the UAW GM Department, on General Motors Earnings Statement
Detroit - “In a challenging year, UAW members during this time of national crisis have pulled together to safely and productively make some of the finest quality vehicles and trucks in the world. This profit statement reflects our UAW members’ commitment to safety as th...
Union Plus - Looking for gift ideas this holiday season?
Why not gift your loved one a cool new set of headphones? With the AT&T Signature Program, union members can get discounts on a wide range of eligible accessories – including headphones, smart devices, and more.Learn more: https://unionplus.deals/60e
Support Rally for VALEO Highland Park, Tuesday August 13, 2019
Greetings:Workers at the VALEO Highland Park plant will be voting to join the UAW on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, and Wednesday, August 14, 2019. To show our solidarity and strength, I am requesting that all UAW Region 1 local unions send volunteers to support this organiz...
Statement of UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada, Director of the UAW FCA Department, on the Merger of Peugeot and FCA
“There are many challenges in the auto industry today and we hope that this will bring opportunities for growth that will benefit UAW members and our communities,” said UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada, Director of the UAW FCA Department.“We know that FCA North America...
COVID-19 has impacted all of us. Union Plus can help.
Our Union Plus program partners have accommodations for members struggling during this public health crisis. Participants in our Union Plus Mortgage, Credit Card, Personal Loan, or Supplemental Insurance programs may be eligible for additional hardship assistance throug...
UAW President Rory L. Gamble Statement on Georgia U.S. Senate Runoff Elections
“UAW members worked hard in Georgia during the runoff election. Today’s election results in Georgia signal that obstructionism in Washington, D.C will end. These results also clearly signal that the American people expect Congress to work with President Elect Joe Biden...