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UAW Local 2500 proudly represents employees of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and is one of four amalgamated UAW locals serving BCBSM members across Michigan. To sign up for bargaining updates and more sign up here!
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UAW Endorses JB Pritzker for Governor of Illinois
The UAW has officially endorsed JB Pritzker for Governor of Illinois and is committed to electing a working-class champion who will stand up for the nearly 44,000 active and retired UAW members across the state. -
2026 MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training (CET) Program
The UAW Health and Safety Department is offering free workplace health and safety training through grant funding provided by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) Consultation Education and Training (CET) Program. Open to all UAW members, including Local Health and Safety Representatives, International Staff Representatives, local union officers, stewards, and anyone interested in […] -
Statement on Wayne County Judge’s Hollow Contempt Claims against Striking Public Defenders by UAW President Shawn Fain
You don’t get to turn the courthouse into a hammer against UAW members at Neighborhood Defender Service because they went on strike for fair treatment in the workplace. If Judge Darnella Williams-Claybourne is proceeding with criminal charges against two public defenders, members of UAW Local 2325, over missed court dates while on strike, the people of Wayne County have […] -
UAW Puts Muscle Behind Push to Unseat Vulnerable Lorain County Commissioner Jeff Riddell in Upcoming General Election
UAW is mounting a large-scale mobilization effort to unseat vulnerable incumbent Commissioner Jeff Riddell, who won May’s primary by just 18 votes. -
UAW President Shawn Fain on U.S. Trade Escalation with Canada
The UAW rejects any escalation on Canada, a country with strong unions and labor standards. If we’re going to increase tariffs anywhere, it should be on countries where automakers continue to offshore jobs because they can pay workers $3 an hour, force them to work in unsafe conditions, and crack down on independent unions. Here […]
Step-Up for Earth Day: Join UAW Region 1 for an Engaging Workshop
Join UAW Region 1 members on April 22, 2026, in Warren, Michigan, for an interactive Earth Day Workshop exploring the connection between our environment, health, and communities.
Two sessions are available:
- Session 1: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Session 2: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Learn how environmental issues impact workplaces and communities, and take action toward a healthier, more sustainable future.
Registration is required by Tuesday, April 21, 2026 via the QR code or link. For questions, contact Ronke Ciers at rciers@uaw.net.
Let’s come together this Earth Day to learn, connect, and strengthen our communities!