About Us

UAW Region 1 represents local unions in 8 counties in Michigan: Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola and part of Wayne (including Detroit). Region 1 also includes Canada. Region 1 represents over 50,000 active members and over 100,000 retired members.

Who We Are

UAW REGION 1

UAW Region 1 represents local unions in 8 counties in Michigan: Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, St.

About Local Unions

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 me

About the International Union

OUR FOUNDING

The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) was founded on August 26, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan as U

Region 1 Director

LaShawn English

Director LaShawn English shattered glass ceilings in December of 2022, making history when she was elected as the first woman and woman of color to serve as Director of UAW Region 1, following the