Local unions are autonomous units of the UAW comprised of members who work for the same employer and/or share a common interest in their work conditions. Local unions that are comprised of members who work for different employers are amalgamated.
There are over 600 UAW local unions in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Local unions hold monthly membership meetings, while most amalgamated locals hold unit meetings and general membership or joint council meetings. Members establish their own local union bylaws which must be approved by the International Union, UAW President.
Members elect executive board members who administer the local union between membership meetings.
In some locals there is an elected shop or bargaining committee responsible for negotiating the collective bargaining agreement on behalf of local union members. They also sometimes handle member contract grievances.
Local unions are required to have 10 Standing Committees, including Education, Community Services, Civil and Human Rights, Veterans, Conservation and Recreation, and Women’s. Standing Committee members are elected by local union members or appointed by the local union president as determined by local union bylaws.
UAW members work through local union committees to play a role in the larger social and economic justice movement for all workers. Standing committees allow members to get involved and help set local union goals. Members work together through standing committees to build the power of our union.
Region 1 Local Unions
Active local unions located in UAW Region 1 include the following:
Local 7
Local 22
Local 44
Local 51
Local 140
Local 155
Local 160
Local 203
Local 212
Local 213
Local 228
Local 246
Local 251 (Canada)
Local 369
Local 375
Local 400
Local 412
Local 653
Local 771
Local 812
Local 869
Local 889
Local 909
Local 961
Local 1149
Local 1184
LOcal 1248
Local 1264
Local 1700
Local 1781
Local 1796
Local 1869
Local 1979
Local 2071
Local 2200
Local 2211
Local 2280
Local 2411
Local 2500
Local 5960
Local 7777
Local 9699
