UAW Region 1 Summer Leadership Institute
The UAW Region 1 Summer Leadership Institute will take place June 22–26, 2026, at the Walter and May Reuther UAW Family Education Center in Black Lake, Michigan. Hosted by UAW Region 1 Director LaShawn English, this annual educational program provides members, local union officers, retirees, and emerging leaders with valuable training designed to strengthen leadership skills, build union knowledge, and prepare participants for future challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in courses covering Leadership Roles and Responsibilities, Advanced Grievance Strategies, Bargaining Foundations, Retirees and Technology, CAP 2026, and Emerging Leaders. The Summer Leadership Institute offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced instructors, connect with fellow UAW members from across the region, and develop the tools needed to effectively serve and advocate for the membership. For registration information and participation details, members should contact their Local Union.
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After 10 Days Holding the Line, UAW Local 2093 Members Lock In $30 by 2030 with Tentative Agreement at American Axle
After walking out on strike at midnight on June 1, UAW Local 2093 members at American Axle/Dauch Corporation have reached a tentative agreement with the company that secures historic gains in a record contract at the Tier 1 parts supplier to G.M.
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UNION PLUS – Travel Experiences
Save 5% on amazing trip experiences this summer. From chasing waterfalls to diving into new adventures. Enjoy discounts off more than 300K experiences worldwide—whether it’s an international escape with breathtaking views or an easy day trip right in your backyard. Explore iconic attractions, outdoor adventures, hands‑on workshops, and memorable dining, all while keeping more money […]
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Summer 2026 Issue of Solidarity Magazine is Now Online!
The UAW Fall 2024 Solidarity Magazine can now be viewed online.
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UAW Endorses Secretary Jocelyn Benson and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Critical Michigan Races for Governor and U.S. Senate
Led by a member-elected board of the UAW’s Community Action Program (CAP) in Michigan, the UAW is proud to announce the endorsements of Jocelyn Benson and Abdul El-Sayed for critical races for Governor and U.S. Senate, respectively.
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Schnellecke Logistics Workers in Chattanooga Vote to Join the UAW
Workers at Schnellecke Logistics voted 2-1 in a National Labor Relations Board election to form a union with UAW.
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Welcome to UAW Region 1
Region 1 covers the following counties in Michigan: Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola and part of Wayne (including Detroit). Region 1 also includes Canadian UAW local unions.
Region 1 is made up of a diverse membership including salary, hourly, skilled trades and public sector employees, from engineering and design in the automotive and defense industries, to attorneys in the public sector, to skilled tradespersons, to academics at Wayne State University and Macomb Community College.