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Statement of UAW GM Vice President Terry Dittes on GM Hill Visit

"While the UAW welcomes the $700 million in Ohio investment outside of Lordstown, Ohio, it is not forgotten that UAW members, their families and citizens in the Mahoning Valley invested in Ge

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Flint Lear employees vote to join UAW

Nearly 600 employees of the new Lear manufacturing facility in Flint agreed join the UAW on Thursday.

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MGM Guest Service Representatives Vote to Join UAW

NLRB Certifies Election and Right to Proceed and Bargain

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Labor Voices – Opinion: Collective bargaining creates equality

Collective bargaining is the process in which a group of workers comes together and negotiates the terms of their contracts with one voice. Making their demands, together.

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Write a letter to GM telling them what you think of the plant closings

December is National Write to a Friend Month! This year, we wanted to give you the opportunity to write to our "friends" at GM, about their recent decision to close plants in Michigan, Ohio and Baltimore this holiday season. Submit your message using the form and we'll print and personally hand deliver your message to GM headquarters!

UAW Blog

UAW Welcomes Brooklyn Academy of Music Employees
UAW WELCOMES BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC EMPLOYEES UAW ADDS OVER 14,000 NEW MEMBERS SINCE AUGUST 2018 Eighty-two percent of workers at the Brooklyn Academy of Music voted to join the UAW last week joining UAW Local 2110. The administrative and cinema workers will now be able to bargain following reductions in benefits such as The post UAW Welcomes Brooklyn Academy of Music Employees appeared first on UAW. — Jun 18
UAW calls for comprehensive labor law changes after VW organizing campaign
The UAW today called on Congress to take a comprehensive look at the country’s labor laws and NLRB rules that made it almost impossible for Volkswagen workers to form a union. “VW workers endured a system where even when they voted, the company refused to bargain,” said Brian Rothenberg, spokesman for the UAW. “Clearly Volkswagen The post UAW calls for comprehensive labor law changes after VW organizing campaign appeared first on UAW. — Jun 14
UAW, Mercy Health Reach Tentative Agreement
The UAW has reached a tentative agreement with Mercy Health. The agreement addresses many of the nurses’ major concerns, including quality-of-life issues. Therefore, on June 12th, the Union agreed to end its strike at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center and made an unconditional offer to return to work on behalf of all former strikers. The post UAW, Mercy Health Reach Tentative Agreement appeared first on UAW. — Jun 12
Statement from UAW GM Vice President Terry Dittes on GM Investment in Flint Production
“The over $150 million investment in Flint rewards GM’s production and skilled trades workers for the quality Full-Size Pickups they produce. Under the direction of Director Gerald Kariem of UAW Region 1D, Flint GM workers in the past year have secured 1,000 additional jobs which reflect the hard work of UAW members as they build The post Statement from UAW GM Vice President Terry Dittes on GM Investment in Flint Production appeared first on UAW. — Jun 12
Statement of UAW GM Vice President Terry Dittes on GM Hill Visit
While the UAW welcomes the $700 million in Ohio investment outside of Lordstown, Ohio, it is not forgotten that UAW members, their families and citizens in the Mahoning Valley invested in General Motors in its darkest days to allow for the record profits that GM is making in recent years. The people of the Mahoning The post Statement of UAW GM Vice President Terry Dittes on GM Hill Visit appeared first on UAW. — Jun 6

Recent News

2019 Region 1 Director's Scholarship Winners

Lorrie Phillips on Monday, June 17 - 1:43pm

We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the UAW Region 1 Director’s Scholarship Awards. A selection committee screened the applications and selected 40 candidates for this year’s awards. Each winner was awarded $500.00.

All winners will be notified in writing. They will also receive paperwork to complete before the awards are sent to their college or university.