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Honoring our military on Veterans Day

On November 11, people across the country will take a moment to honor our military veterans, who have sacrificed the

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ATTENTION: ALL UAW MEMBERS 2021 REFERENDUM ON INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD (IEB) ELECTION METHOD

Pursuant to the Consent Decree entered by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in the matter of United States v.

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Tell Congress: Support the Tax Credit for Union-Made Electric Vehicles made in the U.S.

The tax credit of an additional $4,500 for union-made electric vehicles made in the U.S. is a win for UAW members, unorganized autoworkers, and the entire labor movement. The provision:

Supports the high standards in wages, benefits, and safety that UAW members have bargained for in the auto industry
Incentivizes nonunion companies to stop spending millions on union busters and to allow their workers to form their unions freely
Encourages U.S. auto manufacturers to bring back jobs they offshored

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UAW President Ray Curry Participates in Semiconductor Chip Shortage Roundtable
Today, UAW President Ray Curry joined a roundtable hosted by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at UAW Region 1A in Taylor, MI to discuss the nation-wide semi-conductor shortage and its impact on autoworkers across the state and country. Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the state’s Senators and Democratic members of The post UAW President Ray Curry Participates in Semiconductor Chip Shortage Roundtable appeared first on UAW. — Nov 29
ATTENTION: ALL UAW MEMBERS 2021 REFERENDUM ON INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD (IEB) ELECTION METHOD
Pursuant to the Consent Decree entered by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in the matter of United States v. International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, 20 Cv. 13293 (DML-RSW) (E.D. Mich.), concluding civil litigation brought by the Department of Justice against the UAW, the The post ATTENTION: ALL UAW MEMBERS 2021 REFERENDUM ON INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD (IEB) ELECTION METHOD appeared first on UAW. — Nov 29
Statement of the COVID-19 Joint Task Regarding Voluntary Vaccination Status Disclosure; Task Force Continues to Strongly Recommend Vaccinations, Boosters
Detroit – At a meeting Monday evening, the COVID-19 Joint Task Force, comprised of the UAW, Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, has aligned on a policy of voluntary and confidential disclosure of vaccination status for UAW members. Each company will provide additional communication to employees on how, where and when to report their vaccination status. In The post Statement of the COVID-19 Joint Task Regarding Voluntary Vaccination Status Disclosure; Task Force Continues to Strongly Recommend Vaccinations, Boosters appeared first on UAW. — Nov 23
Supporting BCTGM Members on Strike at Kellogg’s
BCTGM members at Kellogg’s plants across the country have been on strike for more than six weeks, fighting for a fair contract. These sacrifices are never easy and we encourage you to show your support for our union brothers and sisters and their families. Check out the suggestions below: VISIT A PICKET LINE – Here The post Supporting BCTGM Members on Strike at Kellogg’s appeared first on UAW. — Nov 23
Statement of UAW President Ray Curry on U.S. House Passage of Build Back Better
Detroit – “House Democrats stood up for American union jobs and American families today by passing the Build Back Better Act. President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, and Majority Leader Schumer have worked hard to make meaningful real-life investments in American families. Make no mistake, this bill stands to benefit all UAW members and retirees, regardless of sector, The post Statement of UAW President Ray Curry on U.S. House Passage of Build Back Better appeared first on UAW. — Nov 19

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UAW Calls on Congress to Pass Infrastructure and Build Back Better with Kildee/Stabenow Provision

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"It’s Time to Focus on Jobs and Our Future, Not Discord ….. Act Now ! “

Detroit - The United Auto Workers today announced a broad campaign to have Congress move forward on passing the Build Back Better and bi-partisan Infrastructure bills and Kildee/Stabenow Provision to protect good paying American jobs.