UAW Region 9A

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Statement from UAW Region 9A Civil & Human Rights Council Co-Chairs Angie Murphy and Kavin Wyatt

Our country is at a crossroads. We must decide what kind of people we want to be; what kind of country we want to live in.

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Good Jobs, Healthy Planet

Now an International event, Earth Day has been celebrated since April 22, 1970 and its origins are here in the United States.

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Statement From UAW President Rory L. Gamble on Weekend Shootings

Detroit — I watched in horror last week and this weekend, along with the rest of our nation, as the headlines rolled in once again with reports of bloodshed, terror, tragedy and sensel

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TAKE ACTION NOW - EMAIL YOUR US SENATOR AND TELL THEM TO PASS THE HEROES ACT NOW

Take five minutes to make a difference today - email your US Senator today and ask them to support the HEROES Act (Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions)!

The HEROES Act would retain critical provisions, such as:

Creating a strong, enforceable temporary OSHA standard to working people in all sectors of our economy. The Senate must ensure that workers feel safe at work; it will slow the spread of the virus, and support a sustained, safe re-start of the economy.

Click here to read President Gamble's Letter in Support of the HEROES Act.

UAW Blog

Walter Reuther: September 1, 1907 – May 9, 1970
Today marks the 51st anniversary of the tragic loss of UAW President Walter Reuther and his wife, May. Take a look back at Reuther’s life and his lasting impact on the American labor movement: The post Walter Reuther: September 1, 1907 – May 9, 1970 appeared first on UAW. — May 9
New Digital Tools to Help Find a COVID-19 Vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Health and Human Services have launched a website and text line to help Americans looking for COVID-19 vaccines book appointments. The digital tools will allow easy access to vaccine scheduling from any computer or smartphone. Visitors to vaccines.gov can enter their ZIP code to The post New Digital Tools to Help Find a COVID-19 Vaccine appeared first on UAW. — May 5
Tell your senators to pass the PRO Act!
For too long, the rules have been rigged against workers and for the wealthy and big corporations. It’s time to fix our laws to ensure that workers can form a union, negotiate for fair wages, good benefits and safe working conditions. It’s time to pass the PRO Act. The post Tell your senators to pass the PRO Act! appeared first on UAW. — Apr 30
UAW Volvo Truck in Dublin Virginia Reaches Tentative Agreement – Strike Ends with Significant Gains
Detroit – Early this morning the UAW Volvo Truck Council announced that they have reached a tentative agreement. “UAW members showed incredible solidarity on the picket lines and have achieved significant gains toward fair pay, benefits and job security protections,” said UAW Secretary-Treasurer and Director of the UAW Heavy Truck Department, Ray Curry. Curry said The post UAW Volvo Truck in Dublin Virginia Reaches Tentative Agreement – Strike Ends with Significant Gains appeared first on UAW. — Apr 30
Statement by UAW Vice President Terry Dittes Director of the General Motors Department on General Motors Announcement of $1 Billion in Electric Vehicle Mexican Investment
“At a time when General Motors is asking for a significant investment by the U.S. government in subsidizing electric vehicles, this is a slap in the face for not only UAW members and their families but also for U.S. taxpayers and the American workforce. General Motors automobiles made in Mexico are sold in the United The post Statement by UAW Vice President Terry Dittes Director of the General Motors Department on General Motors Announcement of $1 Billion in Electric Vehicle Mexican Investment appeared first on UAW. — Apr 29

Recent News

The Winter 2021 Edition of Solidarity Magazine is now online!

Admin on Friday, March 26 - 12:44pm

In this issue’s cover story, some UAW members outline what they say they would like to see President Biden tackle early in his term.

Statement from UAW President Rory L. Gamble on Colorado Shooting

Admin on Tuesday, March 23 - 4:57pm

Detroit - On behalf of the UAW and all my sisters and brothers, I want to extend our sympathies and prayers on this tragic day to the families of the 10 victims in Boulder, Colorado, shot dead in yet another senseless and unimaginable act of gun violence. This horrific incident comes just days after the shootings in Atlanta, Georgia claimed eight innocent victims.

UAW Regions 9 & 9A Statement on AG James' Independent Investigation into Alleged Sexual Harassment by Governor Cuomo

Catherine Graugard on Friday, March 19 - 10:49am

For Immediate Release: March 19, 2021

Contact: Beverley Brakeman, [email protected]

UAW REGIONS 9 AND 9A APPLAUD ATTORNEY GENERAL JAMES’ INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS ALLEGED AGAINST GOVERNOR CUOMO

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