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UAW Region 1 CAP Council to Host Opening Day Kickoff Event in Detroit

UAW Region 1 CAP Council will host an Opening Day Kickoff Event on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Detroit Tigers Opening Day festivities at 2211 Woodward A...

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UAW Region 1 April Upcoming Events

Stay Engaged with UAW Region 1 Meetings & Events

As we move into April, UAW Region 1 is proud to share a full schedule of meetings, trainings, and opportunities for member engagement. We encourage al...

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James Harris

James Harris was elected Director of UAW Region 1 at the Special Convention by delegates of the 37th Constitutional Convention on August 26, 2021.  Prior to that, Harris served as Assist Direc

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Flood Support Letter to Local Unions from UAW President Rory L. Gamble

Dear Sisters and Brothers, On May 19, two dams in mid-Michigan failed, leading to massive floods that devastated families in that area. Over 11,000 people were evacuated, and thousands of homes were destroyed. There is always a difficult road to rebuilding after this kind of tragedy, but it is even more challenging to do so in the age of COVID-19.

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Front Line Heroes | Ronald Clayton, Astin Gray and Tianyuan “Kimmy” Huang-Walsh

“I would like to recognize and commend everyone who plays an integral part as essential workers across the UAW, with a special emphasis on my brothers and sisters who perform cleanup duties. We have always known our value and worth with the jobs we perform, from the roof tops and tanks to the tunnels below, to keep our plants running smoothly...

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Social Justice and Leadership

Our country is at a point in history where social justice and leadership is desperately needed. As a leader in the labor movement, we must stand up for everyone and fight with those who seek equality and fairness. 

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WWJ: UAW President Calls Out Americans In Wake of George Floyd's Death

UAW President Rory Gamble is calling on American's to come together in the wake of the death of George Floyd, and the disturbances that followed.  WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert spoke with Gamble...

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Union Plus Mortgage Benefits Union Members During Tough Times Like Layoff

The Union Plus Mortgage Assistance Program is a solid resource for union members during difficult times, especially during a layoff. The program, administered through the AFL-CIO Mutual Benefit Plan, provides interest-free loans and grants to help make mortgage payments for members who are disabled, unemployed, locked out or on strike, or on layoff. Members who qualify for the Mortgage Assistance loan benefit also receive a one-time grant of $1,000.

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