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March 18, 2024 at 8:53 PM

VW Workers File for Election to Join the UAW!

John,   Today, Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga filed for their election to join the UAW.   Watch the video from VW workers voting YES! See the story at UAW.org. Just 100 days after they started signing union cards, VW workers are ready to Stand Up and v…

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February 27, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Mercedes Workers Just Made History

This morning, workers at Mercedes's biggest plant in the country announced that they have reached a majority in support of forming a union with the UAW. ? View their historic announcement here. ? Mercedes workers in Alabama are the second plant to reach maj…

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February 1, 2024 at 8:51 PM

Hyundai Stand Up!

Hyundai workers in Montgomery, Alabama are making history today. Over 1,000 of them have signed union cards, and they're ready to join the UAW.    Hyundai in Alabama is the 3rd non-union plant in the U.S. to take this big step to forming a union in just the…

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January 10, 2024 at 9:21 PM

Alabama Autoworkers Stand Up!

The workers at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama just made history: Over 30% have signed union cards!     It’s the 2nd non-union plant in the U.S. to take this big step to forming a union, and they put out this powerful video to let the world know.    UAW members at…

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December 11, 2023 at 6:31 PM

TONIGHT, 5 PM ET: America’s Non-Union Autoworkers Stand Up | Facebook Live with UAW President Fain

The Stand Up Strike was just the start.   A week and a half ago non-union autoworkers across America launched their campaign to join the UAW. Already, thousands have signed union cards — and at Volkswagen in Chattanooga more than 30 percent have signed up …

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November 29, 2023 at 10:56 PM

Autoworkers Stand Up Across America!

Today, thousands of autoworkers at more than a dozen automakers launched campaigns to join the UAW. From Toyota to Tesla, from California to South Carolina, America's autoworkers are standing up to win their fair share of the auto industry's record profits.…

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October 26, 2023 at 12:02 PM

TENTATIVE AGREEMENT AT FORD: Major Victory in Our Stand Up Strike

Today, our UAW national negotiators reached a tentative agreement with Ford. We said record profits mean record contracts, and the Stand Up Strike has delivered.   UAW President Shawn Fain and Vice President Chuck Browning announced the agreement in a vide…

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October 6, 2023 at 10:07 PM

UAW members take historic step forward at GM, make progress at all 3 automakers

UAW members made history today. We won a commitment from General Motors that will change the future of the auto industry.   GM will include electric vehicle battery production work in the UAW’s national master agreement with the company.   This is a histor…

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October 2, 2023 at 9:38 PM

Americans Stand with UAW Strikers

A new poll finds that nearly four of five Americans back UAW members in our strike against the Big Three.   The support for our strike is overwhelming – and it’s growing: A Gallup poll conducted in August showed that 75 percent of the public sided with un…

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May 31, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Watch the Town Hall on Facebook Live, starting soon!

UAW Family,   Tonight at 6pm ET, we’ll be holding our first-ever UAW Unionwide Town Hall. Watch live at 6 PM ET, here.   The Unionwide Town Hall is a new addition to our UAW constitution, passed by our delegates at our 2022 Convention, “to ensure an open fl…

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May 23, 2023 at 10:08 PM

Spring 2023 Issue of Solidarity Magazine is now online!

The Spring issue of Solidarity Magazine is now online! You can download it here, and share it with fellow UAW members. We are excited to bring you the latest edition of this historic publication. Solidarity Magazine has long …

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October 21, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Attention: All UAW members who love to camp - book your campsite at UAW Black Lake today!

Pitch a tent, kick back and relax with new pricing for camp sites in Black Lake's finest,untouched wilderness. For the month of November you can book your campsite ahead of everyone else for the 2023 season. Sites available for $45.00 per dayUAW Members: …

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August 6, 2022 at 1:02 PM

How You can Help Reduce Inflation and Fight for Working Families

John, The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is set for a Senate vote this weekend and we need your help. This is an important bill for our country and working families. It makes critical investments in U.S manufacturing to help ensure new vehicles and emerging technologies and a…

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June 19, 2022 at 2:08 PM

UAW President Ray Curry statement on Juneteenth

UAW President Ray Curry statement on Juneteenth On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation which freed more than three million enslaved people in the United States, mostly in the Confederate states. It took another two and a half years and the s…

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June 7, 2022 at 6:52 PM

UAW Increases Weekly Strike Pay to $400

UAW Increases Weekly Strike Pay to $400 DETROIT – After a meeting of the UAW International Executive Board, the UAW announced today that it has increased its weekly strike pay for members from $275 per week to $400 per week. Eligibility for weekly benefits will still begin on …

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June 6, 2022 at 8:02 PM

UAW President Ray Curry’s statement on UAW Priorities Heading into 38th Constitutional Convention

After two long years of living with the difficult conditions caused by the pandemic, our union is emerging strong and energized. In less than two months, we convene to debate the important matters facing our union. It is a healthy process that strengthens our democracy, and we…

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February 22, 2022 at 10:23 PM

Sign the petition and tell Oshkosh Defense: We Can Build it!

John, The USPS’s Next Generation Delivery Vehicle is an opportunity for the Biden administration to make real investments in both a cleaner future and good union jobs, but the contract as it currently stands fails on both accounts. According to President Biden’s Build Back B…

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January 13, 2022 at 10:20 PM

Fall 2021 issue of Solidarity is online!

John, In this issue: Welcome Home PFC Ellis Solidarity Around the Globe ZF Joins the UAW And more! Read Solidarity Magazine Online: Download full magazine issues and read articles | Want to send a letter to the editor? | Want to send feedback to your …

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November 18, 2021 at 9:29 PM

Summer 2021 issue of Solidarity is online!

John, In this issue: Union Security Agreements Fire Can’t Stop Him – MEMBER RISKS LIFE TO SAVE NEIGHBORS UAW Union Halls A PLACE FOR HISTORY, DEMOCRACY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE And much more! Read Solidarity Magazine Online: Download full magazine issues and read…

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October 20, 2021 at 4:23 PM

Electric Vehicles are coming, and we want them to be union-made in the U.S.

Dear John, Right now, there is a provision in the Build Back Better Act that gives consumers an additional tax credit if they purchase a union-made electric vehicle made in the U.S. That’s right – union-made. The House and Senate are likely to vote on the legislation within t…

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October 8, 2021 at 10:25 PM

Attention: All UAW members who love to camp - book your campsite at UAW Black Lake today!

John, Pitch a tent, kick back and relax with new pricing for camp sites in Black Lake's finest, untouched wilderness. For the month of November you can book your campsite at UAW Black Lake ahead of everyone else for the 2022 season. Campground rate for UAW members is $35.00 …

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September 23, 2021 at 7:59 PM

TAKE ACTION: Tell your representative to support the Build Back Better Act "Made in America" provision!

John, Congress is taking up the Build Back Better Act…it’s legislation with a provision that is really important to UAW members and their families. It’s a $4500 bonus tax credit for purchasing electric vehicles made in America and made by union workers. And that’s the critical…

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September 7, 2021 at 1:20 PM

Help Stop Union Busting in California

Dear John, We need your help - the University of California, the state’s largest employer, has filed legal documents arguing that thousands of workers there should not have access to union rights, even though they work long hours performing cutting-edge scientific research. …

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April 29, 2021 at 6:45 PM

Tell Your Senators: Pass the PRO Act

Let’s change the power dynamics in America and give working people a real say in our future. SOME 60 MILLION WORKERS would vote to join a union today, yet for far too many, America’s outdated labor laws are no longer…

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April 8, 2021 at 2:17 PM

Today is the PRO Act Day of Action

We’re going to flood the Senate phone lines with support for the PRO Act. Working people of America have waited long enough for labor laws that protect our right to form and join unions.     Hi Joh…

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February 24, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Tell your Representative: Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act

John, The PRO Act is a bill that would allow workers to negotiate better wages and benefits and end so-called ”right to work laws.”   It’s common for employers to engage in union busting to stop workers from organizing. Employers frequently fire pro-union workers, spend over…

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September 24, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Wish

John: Last week, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away, leaving a vacancy on our nation’s highest court. Ginsburg was a committed advocate for civil rights and an ally to our nation’s workers. Throughout her time on the court, she provided a voice for the voiceles…

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August 18, 2020 at 8:18 PM

You're Invited: DNC Biden/Harris Convention Pre-Program Watch Party

John, As we gear up for November, there is so much on the line for working families. We all have a stake in the 2020 elections, and we're excited to hear the messages being delivered this week by party leaders at the Democratic National Convention. This Thursday, August 20th…

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August 14, 2020 at 4:06 PM

DNC to host Labor Council meeting starting Monday, 8/17

John, The Democratic National Committee is hosting a meeting of the The DNC Labor Council. If you agree that we must elect Joe Biden President in November in order to protect workers, grow the Labor Movement and the middle class: Please join in on Monday, August 17 | Noon to …

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July 23, 2020 at 6:42 PM

Tell the Senate: It’s time to pass the HEROES Act

John, Unemployment benefits are set to expire for millions of Americans out of work due to COVID-19. As deaths from COVID-19 near the 150,000 mark and layoffs continue to skyrocket, working families are still in desperate need of relief. Now, the Senate is facing a deadline, and…

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June 18, 2020 at 5:37 PM

Join us for the Poor People's Campaign Digital Weekend of Action

John, Every day, poverty claims the lives of hundreds of people in the United States. From food insecurity to the crippling cost of prescription drug prices, everyday Americans continue to be hurt by the inequality that exists in our great nation. On June 20th, the UAW will be…

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March 24, 2020 at 3:30 PM

TELL CONGRESS: make workers well-being and economic security your top priority

John, COVID-19 has wreaked havoc across the world, and it is uncertain when this pandemic will end and we are not taking all the necessary steps to fight. The crisis is nowhere near over number of people coming down with the virus is skyrocketing on a daily basis. Millions of…

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October 14, 2019 at 7:28 PM

GM Strike Update: Week 5

John: Today marks the start of the 5th week since UAW members began their strike at General Motors. Members continue to stand strong, despite the challenges that the strike poses for themselves and their families. Yesterday, UAW Vice President Terry Dittes filmed a video me…

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September 24, 2019 at 6:48 PM

Standing Together and Standing Strong on Solidarity Sunday!

John: This past Sunday was a historic day capping a historic week in the fight for: ✓ Fair Wages ✓ Affordable Quality Health Care ✓ Our Share of Profits ✓ Job Security ✓ A Defined Path to Permanent Seniority for Temps That is what UAW members striking against GM are fig…

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September 21, 2019 at 5:37 PM

Join Senator Elizabeth Warren on the Picket Line This Sunday

John: Today marks the sixth day that UAW members have been on strike at plants across the country, and the outpouring of support has been incredible: Local residents and businesses have donated food and water to ensure workers are getting a good meal and local and national lea…

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August 5, 2019 at 6:01 PM

Last day to sign the petition! TELL THE POSTAL SERVICE: Honor Walter Reuther with a commemorative stamp!

John, It's the last day of the petition! Can you take a minute to fill it out to have Walter Reuther's contributions to the labor movement immortalized with a commemorative stamp? Sign now >>> Walter Reuther can be said to have done more for more American workers th…

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August 3, 2019 at 4:15 PM

Only a few days left before it's too late to sign the petition...

John, I wanted to remind you about this important petition, (which will only be valid for a couple more days). Can you take a minute to fill it out to have Walter Reuther's contributions to the labor movement immortalized with a commemorative stamp? Sign now >>> Wal…

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July 31, 2019 at 6:16 PM

SIGN THE PETITION: Honor Walter Reuther's contributions to the labor movement!

John, Walter Reuther can be said to have done more for more American workers than any other leader in the labor movement. He spent his life ensuring American workers have a voice at the table with management, a voice still exercised today by workers in contract negotiations t…

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July 24, 2019 at 3:23 PM

[UAW ACTION ALERT]: Save Union Pensions

John: Congress will vote on the Butch Lewis Act this week to help save the pensions of over one million union members and retirees, including some of our UAW brothers and sisters. The bill would create a federal loan program for multiemployer pension plans that could become i…

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July 22, 2019 at 5:31 PM

[TAKE ACTION]: Support the PRO Act

John: Congress is considering the PRO Act, legislation that would allow workers to negotiate better wages and benefits and end so-called “right-to-work” laws. We need your help to make sure it passes. Call your member of Congress at 1-888-329-5096 and tell them to support th…

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