Region 9A Blog

2023 Richard 'Dik' Days Scholarship Now Available!

The Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the availability of the 2023 Richard ‘Dik’ Days Scholarship application. 

Region 9A Veterans Video 2022

Region 9A Celebrates Veterans Day

Region 9A is grateful for and honors all of our Veterans!

The Legends of Puerto Rico

Region 9A Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: The Legends of Puerto Rico

Region 9A continues its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with this acknowledgement of just a few of the most influential people in Puerto Rico.

Cover Story: Weathering the Storm Pt. 1 - The UAW Mission Helps Out Our Fellow Americans in Puerto Rico

Jorge Rodriguez, an international representative from Region 5, led a group of UAW volunteers who worked tirelessly in six cities on the island for two weeks: As one of the first volunteer groups to arrive in Puerto Rico, we witnessed firsthand the ravages of Hurricane Maria. It’s no exaggeration to say that this storm will leave scars on the island for many years to come.

Huge Boost to Graduate Worker Movement as NLRB Certifies Columbia Union

For Immediate Release:  Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 

Board rejects Columbia objections to December 2016 union vote and certifies GWC-UAW; workers call on administration to fulfill legal obligation to bargain with largest-ever graduate workers union at a private university

Statement from UAW Region 9A Director Julie Kushner on the Republican proposal to eliminate the tuition waiver tax exemption

Elimination of the tax exemption for tuition waivers is one more example of how the Trump/GOP tax bill hurts working people, students, and our institutions of higher education.  This tax exemption, which has existed for years with consistent university support, is sound policy that enhances accessibility, inclusiveness and excellence in teaching and research at our great institutions of higher education.