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Amalgamated UAW Local 1781 represents over 450 Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Care Network employees in Southeast Michigan. Get updates from your local on things going on in the union, including contract information, events and more.

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Statement of UAW President Rory L. Gamble on the Appointment of Wayne County Sheriff Ray Washington

DETROIT - “Wayne County made a strong decision today to elevate Chief Deputy Ray Washington to fill Benny Napoleon's unexpired term as Wayne County Sh...

Statement of Rory L. Gamble on the Nomination of Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh as Labor Secretary

DETROIT - “Today’s selection of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh puts a labor member, long-time administrator and friend of working families in a very importa...

UAW President Rory L. Gamble Statement on Georgia U.S. Senate Runoff Elections

“UAW members worked hard in Georgia during the runoff election. Today’s election results in Georgia signal that obstructionism in Washington, D.C&nbsp...

Statement of UAW Vice President Gerald Kariem Director of the UAW Ford Department on the Conversion of Members to Full-Time Status

Detroit - “During the 2019 collective bargaining negotiations, members ratified a contract that contains a defined path to full-time status...

Register for the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference!

Registration is now live for the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference! This year, the conference will be held Jan. 15–16...

Statement of UAW Vice President Terry Dittes, Director of the UAW GM Department on the UAW Contract Elevating 650 Temporary Employees to Seniority Status in January

Detroit - “UAW members negotiated and ratified a path to seniority status in the 2019 National Negotiations and because of their contract, 650 members...

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Newly Updated!

Local Union Officer's Institute is now in October.

2025 UAW Education Conference Schedule - Black Lake Updated

Registration details and other information for each conference will be provided in a call letter prior to the event and interested members should contact their Local leadership for more information.

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TELL STELLANTIS: Keep Your Promise to America — Invest in US, Not Wall Street Paydays

It’s time for Stellantis to honor its promise to America by reinvesting profits into building the American Dream — not into stock buybacks and dividends for the wealthy few.

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Upcoming Events

20 Jul

This program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for UAW members to bring their families to attend a Black Lake conference and learn about ou

21 Jul

This program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for UAW members to bring their families to attend a Black Lake conference and learn about ou

22 Jul

This program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for UAW members to bring their families to attend a Black Lake conference and learn about ou

23 Jul

This program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for UAW members to bring their families to attend a Black Lake conference and learn about ou

24 Jul

This program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for UAW members to bring their families to attend a Black Lake conference and learn about ou

25 Jul

This program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for UAW members to bring their families to attend a Black Lake conference and learn about ou

21 Jul

The January 2025 Membership meeting is canceled, membership meetings will resume in February 2025.

23 Jul

Join UAW Women on Facebook Live for "Talk About it Wednesdays" which is an educational series focused on women's issues.

18 Aug

The January 2025 Membership meeting is canceled, membership meetings will resume in February 2025.

UAW Blog

UAW Statement on the Republicans’ Anti-Worker Budget Reconciliation Bill

Jul 2

Senate Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill is a gut punch to working people. Behind a smokescreen of small, short-term gains, this bill inflicts deep, lasting harm. It’s a gift to billionaires and corporations—and a betrayal of the working class.

The post UAW Statement on the Republicans’ Anti-Worker Budget Reconciliation Bill appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.
BOSK Workers Call on NLRB to Step In: “We Deserve a Fair Shot at a Union Vote”

Jul 1

The UAW is calling on the National Labor Relations Board to investigate Ford and BlueOval SK (BOSK) for violating federal labor law before it sets the date for an election to ensure a fair and democratic vote — one free from illegal employer intimidation, retaliation, and coercion.

The post BOSK Workers Call on NLRB to Step In: “We Deserve a Fair Shot at a Union Vote” appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.
UAW Statement on New York Mayoral Primary Race

Jun 25

“The working class is done with business as usual. We were proud to be the first union to endorse Zohran because it’s time for a political movement that puts the working class first. Our members spoke out and turned out in a big way — and we’re just getting started. Congratulations to Region 9A Director Brandon […]

The post UAW Statement on New York Mayoral Primary Race appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.
UAW President Shawn Fain on NYC Mayor’s Race: “We don’t need another hack politician like Cuomo”

Jun 24

Ahead of Tuesday's primary election for New York City mayor, the UAW released a new video narrated by President Shawn Fain in an enthusiastic endorsement of Zohran Mamdani.

The post UAW President Shawn Fain on NYC Mayor’s Race: “We don’t need another hack politician like Cuomo” appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.
UAW Hails Decision of Federal Judge to Restore Terminated NIH Grants

Jun 17

Detroit, MI – Leaders of the UAW reacted today to Judge William Young’s ruling to reverse the cancellation of hundreds of National Institutes of Health grants the agency had recently cut based on claims that they support certain topics including “gender ideology” or “diversity, equity and inclusion”. The UAW, which was a plaintiff in one […]

The post UAW Hails Decision of Federal Judge to Restore Terminated NIH Grants appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.

AUTOWORKERS ACROSS THE U.S. ARE JOINING THE UAW. ARE YOU READY TO STAND UP AND WIN YOUR FAIR SHARE?

Volkswagen workers just made history and voted UAW YES! It’s time for autoworkers to win a better life at Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Tesla, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Mazda, Rivian, Lucid, Volvo and beyond.

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