UAW Region 1 Retiree Picnic
Join us for a fun-filled day of food, music, games, fellowship, and great company at the Region 1 Retiree Picnic! All UAW Region 1 retirees are invited to enjoy this free event on Wednesday, July 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Region 1 Pavilion. Please register in advance by scanning the QR code on the flyer or calling (586) 427-9200 and asking for Amanda. We look forward to celebrating with you—don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with fellow retirees and enjoy a wonderful day together!
We're Fighting For You
Upcoming Events
UAW Blog
-
New Dates Announced for 2026 UAW Health & Safety Conference
This conference was previously scheduled for May 2026, but due to severe flooding in Northern Michigan, it was postponed. The new dates are October 11 – 16, 2026. As we preciously had nearly 200 delegates registered for this conference, we are giving those local unions priority to confirm or cancel their delegate/s before any new […]
The post New Dates Announced for 2026 UAW Health & Safety Conference appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.
-
Over 1,000 Workers at Bridgewater Interiors Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify New Agreement
In the Latest IPS Success Story, UAW Members Who Build Seats for Ford F-150s and Dodge RAM Trucks Avert Strike After Voting to Ratify New Contract by 80%
The post Over 1,000 Workers at Bridgewater Interiors Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify New Agreement appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.
-
Workers at Woodward MPC Outside Chicago Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike, Announce Practice Picket
Over 800 members of UAW Local 5101, representing workers at Woodward MPC, have voted by 71% to authorize a strike after months of company stall tactics and unfair labor practices during contract negotiations.
The post Workers at Woodward MPC Outside Chicago Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike, Announce Practice Picket appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.
-
UAW Celebrates Union Member Leader Claire Valdez’s Victory in NY-07’s Democratic Primary for Congress
Today, the UAW is celebrating the Democratic primary victory for one of the Union’s own member leaders, Claire Valdez for Congress in NY-07.
The post UAW Celebrates Union Member Leader Claire Valdez’s Victory in NY-07’s Democratic Primary for Congress appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.
-
At 39th Constitutional Convention, UAW Delegates Chart Ambitious Course For Next Four Years
Nearly 900 delegates gathered in Detroit, Michigan last week for the UAW’s 39th Constitutional Convention, charting an ambitious, aggressive path forward for the iconic union.
The post At 39th Constitutional Convention, UAW Delegates Chart Ambitious Course For Next Four Years appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.
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.