UAW Region 9A Weekly Newsletter: February 6
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LOCAL & ORGANIZING UPDATES
NYU Contract Faculty United to Hold Strike Authorization Vote Next Week
NYU Contract Faculty United (CFU-UAW), which represents close to 950 full-time tenure-track professors and librarians, announced that members will vote to authorize a strike beginning February 9. The strike authorization vote announcement came just days after the union’s 23rd bargaining session with the school’s administration on January 30.
In February 2024, contract faculty voted by an overwhelming 89% in favor of unionizing, with two-thirds of all faculty participating in the vote. Nearly two years later, CFU is still fighting the university’s delay tactics to reach a first contract that provides fair and equitable support for contract faculty at NYU.
“With higher education under attack, we have repeatedly offered the administration opportunities to show they understand the stakes of this moment and that they stand on the side of academic freedom and free speech,” Elisabeth Fay, a clinical associate professor in the Faculty of Arts and Science said.
Read more in amNY, and follow @cfuuaw on Instagram for the latest updates.
Local 2322: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Transhealth Union
Saturday, February 7 | 1-3 PM | Easthampton, MA
Join Local 2322 members at Transhealth in western Massachusetts for a community-wide, all ages Valentine’s card-making event! Make cards for loved ones and to show support for Transhealth’s union. Pizza, drinks, cookie decorating, and supplies provided. All are welcome!
Follow the Transhealth Union on Instagram for the latest updates.
Local 2710 Hosts UAW-Endorsed State Assembly Candidate Town Hall
Monday, February 9 | 6 PM | 601 W 114th St, New York, NY
Student Workers of Columbia (Local 2710) is proud to introduce two state assembly candidates endorsed by the UAW: Conrad Blackburn for District 70 and Eli Northrup for District 69. As career public defenders, Conrad is a current member and Eli is a former member of Local 2325.
At the local’s town hall, you can meet the candidates, ask questions, and connect with other attendees who support progressive and leftist agendas. A part of the conversation will focus on how we can work together to keep Columbia University accountable as an employer, landlord, and neighbor. RSVP to join!
Local 2325: Picket to Support Safe Horizon Workers’ Demands
Wednesday, February 18 | 1-2 PM | Manhattan, NY
Spend your lunch in solidarity with Local 2325 members at Safe Horizon on February 18! We'll be picketing in front of 2 Lafayette Street in Manhattan to let management know that it's beyond time for meaningful offers on salary and parental leave.
Follow the Safe Horizon Legal Workers Union on Instagram for the latest updates.
Local 2179: Nitehawk Workers Union Winter Rally
Friday, February 27 | 12 PM | Brooklyn, NY
The snow on the ground has frozen over, and so have the Nitehawk Workers Union’s contract negotiations—so join us on February 27 for the union’s first ever rally! Come show your support, stand with our union members, and help Nitehawk workers fight for a FAIR CONTRACT!
Follow the Nitehawk Workers Union on Instagram for the latest updates.
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (CAP)
UAW Biannual Political Conference to Bring 1,000 UAW Members to Capitol Hill
The UAW will hold our biannual Community Action Program (CAP) Conference in Washington, DC, starting Sunday, bringing together nearly 1,000 union members from across the country to strategize and build power for the working class.
The conference agenda will focus on the UAW’s political vision and four core priorities: wages, health care, retirement, and time off. Participants will also address the growing threats to the American Dream posed by corporate greed and divide-and-conquer politics.
On Wednesday, February 11, the union will hold its first candidate forum of 2026, featuring leading candidates who are running for Michigan’s U.S. Senate. The forum will be livestreamed on UAW social channels.
Visit uaw.org/cap2026 for more information about the conference.
Urgent Action: Protect Legal Precedent on Workers' Rights & Tribal Sovereignty
UAW is asking our members to take two minutes and contact your Congressional representative to oppose H.R. 1723, the misleadingly named Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025.
UAW deeply believes in tribal sovereignty and has a strong record in supporting civil rights throughout our history. This bill, however, seeks to overturn National Labor Relations Board precedent in order to attack fundamental collective bargaining rights. It would strip workers in certain commercial enterprises, including UAW members, of rights and protections under the NLRA.
In sum, this bill threatens to create a dangerous precedent that could be used to weaken landmark worker and civil rights protections—including minimum wage, OSHA, and ERISA—for all employees on tribal lands. Use this form to send your Congress member a letter!
New York Labor for Tax the Rich Phone Bank
Tuesday, February 10 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Virtual
Workers and working families keep this economy running–and we deserve an economy that puts working people first. So this budget season, we’re demanding that Albany tax the rich, to fund an affordable New York. It’s time for us to come together and make sure Albany delivers.
Join us to call our neighbors, and ask them to pressure their legislator and demand a state budget that invests in workers and the public services we all rely on. Featuring Assemblymember Claire Valdez, and speakers from PSC-CUNY and UAW-9A.
UAW Members Field Trip to Albany with Our Time
Wednesday, February 25 | New York to Albany, NY
UAW Region 9A is joining New Yorkers United for Child Care, the Working Families Party, and more in getting on the bus to Albany.
Together with a coalition of partners, we’re bringing thousands of New Yorkers to Albany for a march and rally to demand a New York we can actually afford. We’re calling on state leaders to tax the rich and invest in the public goods working families need and deserve, including universal childcare, permanently affordable housing, and fast and free buses.
We’re coordinating a fleet of buses leaving NYC early in the morning (around 6am) and returning in the evening. More details about the day and transportation to come. Before the trip, join a mass call with Our Time at 8 PM on Monday, February 9, to learn more about how our growing coalition can force Gov. Hochul to tax the rich and fund the New York we deserve.
This is our moment to show Albany the power of working people, and to demand that the richest New Yorkers finally pay what they owe so we can fund a New York we can afford. You won’t want to miss it.
Upcoming Campaign Events for UAW-Endorsed Candidates
Local 2710 State Assembly Candidate Town Hall
Monday, February 9 | 6 PM | 601 W 114th St, New York, NY
Petitioning Kickoff for Eli Northrup for State Assembly
Tuesday, February 24 | 6 - 8 PM | New York, NY
FROM REGION 9A
Region 9A Represents at UAW Chaplaincy Conference
UAW Local 2377 President & Region 9A Chaplaincy Coordinator Renford Whynes met with UAW President Shawn Fain at this week’s UAW Chaplaincy Conference at Solidarity House in Detroit.
The UAW Chaplaincy program is a nondenominational, multifaith program that supports our union's commitment to serve and care for our membership, especially those that are facing moments of need or crisis. Through the chaplaincy, the UAW has introduced programs to support our membership, such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and the Employee Support Services Program (ESSP).
If you or a fellow member you know would be a great candidate to join the chaplaincy program, please reach out via email at whynes@sbcglobal.net.
Stand with NYSNA Nurses on Strike Across NYC
Right now, more than 15,000 registered nurses in New York City are engaged in one of the largest nurses’ strikes in the city’s history. They’ve walked off the job because hospitals have refused to negotiate fair contracts that protect both nurse and patient safety, enforceable staffing standards, and secure healthcare benefits that frontline caregivers need to deliver quality care. This isn’t just about wages or convenience. It is fundamentally about putting patient care and community health first.
What you can do to support NYSNA:
- Join a picket line. A strong, visible community presence boosts morale and sends a clear message that this fight is about public health and dignity—not just for nurses, but for all of us who depend on their care. NYSNA picket lines run daily, typically from early morning through the afternoon (busiest from noon to 3 PM).
- Donate to the NYSNA Protected Action Hardship Relief Fund. Nurses on strike are often going without pay while continuing to fight for all of us, and many face real financial strain. Contributions to this hardship fund go directly to support striking members.
- Spread the word and take action. Share information on social media, email hospital leadership demanding fair contracts, and encourage others in your networks to stand up for patient safety and workers’ rights.
Thanks to our UAW members who have already stood with NYSNA on the picket line!
May Day Solidarity School
Saturday, February 21 | 9 AM - 5 PM | 411 Pearl St, New York, NY
Billionaires are stealing from working families, destroying our democracy, and building private armies to attack our towns and cities.
Just like any bad boss, the way we stop the takeover is with continued, escalating collective action. May Day Strong is a national network of labor, community and tenant organizations working together to rise up and stop the billionaire takeover–not just through the ballot box or the courts, but through building a bigger and stronger movement. We are holding a May Day Solidarity School in New York City on Saturday, February 21.
Join us to bring together community organization and labor unions to strategize May 1st direct actions, defend against federal attacks, build the fight for a bold affordability agenda, and more!
Massachusetts AFL-CIO Dropkick Murphys Union Night Fundraiser
Friday, March 13 | 4:45 - 10 PM | MGM Music Hall, Boston, MA
Buy your tickets now for the Dropkick Murphys’ annual Union Night, hosted by the Massachusetts AFL-CIO to raise money for the Steven A. Tolman Recovery Fund.
Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey has joined UAW members at rallies and on the picket line many times, including our Local 3270 members on strike at Wellesley College and last week at Boston labor unions’ anti-ICE rally.
Tickets are $65 each and include the main show, a special pre-show acoustic performance specifically for union members, and a union-made commemorative t-shirt.
Join AFL-CIO Frontline Solidarity Trainings on Immigrants’ Rights
The Constitution protects everyone, regardless of immigration status. In the context of escalating militarization and immigration enforcement around the county, understanding our rights is vital for workers and our families. These trainings will cover the rights and protections we all have when it comes to interacting with law enforcement, including immigration agents, so we are prepared to exercise our constitutional rights at home, at work and in the community.
Know Your Rights: Constitutional Protections and Immigration Enforcement
The mass deportation agenda is a deeply anti-worker agenda that hurts workers, unions, and the economy. These trainings will provide participants with information to navigate the escalating attacks on immigrant workers and discuss resources available for unions and organizers.
Frontline Solidarity: Immigration Tools for Organizers and Activists
FROM THE INTERNATIONAL UAW
Save the Date: 2026 UAW Constitutional Convention
June 15-18 | Detroit, MI
Call letters for the 39th UAW Constitutional Convention were delivered to local unions this week. Each local union elects delegates to the Constitutional Convention, which occurs every four years in Detroit. For information about delegate elections, contact your local union. Region 9A delegate lodging and registration information will be available soon.
Submit to the 2026 UAW-LUCA Excellence in Communication Contest
Apply today, February 6
Time is almost up. The 2026 UAW-LUCA Excellence in Communication Contest closes today! If your local created a newsletter that informed and empowered members, a website that kept people connected, a video that moved workers to action, and social media that sparked solidarity—that work matters, and it deserves to be recognized. This is about lifting up worker voices, telling our story, and showing the power of union communication done right. Don’t let strong work sit on the sidelines. Submit your entry before the deadline hits.
Behind the Flint Sit-Down Strike: Courage of the Women’s Emergency Brigade
Tuesday, February 10 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Online
Discover the story of the Women’s Emergency Brigade, the fearless women in red berets who stood on the front lines of the 1936–37 Flint Sit-Down Strike. From defending plants during police attacks to feeding and caring for strikers, their courage and solidarity helped secure the UAW’s first major victory—and redefined the role of women in the labor movement.
Apply Now for the 2026 Family Scholarship at Black Lake
July 12-16 | Onaway, MI | Apply by June 1
Since 1970, thousands of UAW members and their families have participated in the Walter and May Reuther UAW Family Education Center Scholarship Program—changing their lives and those of their loved ones forever!
Located in scenic Onaway, Michigan, on Black Lake, the Center was envisioned by legendary UAW President Walter Reuther to be a place where UAW members and their families could come together to learn and relax.
Through educational and recreational activities, the Family Scholarship Program provides an opportunity for adults and children to learn and think about how our union empowers us to change our workplaces and communities for ourselves and future generations.
Learn more and apply for the Family Scholarship Program today!
SOLIDARITY REQUESTS
Higher Ed Labor United Fundraiser for the UNITE HERE Local 17 Solidarity Fund
HELU is hosting a solidarity fundraiser for the Unite HERE Local 17 Solidarity Fund to encourage higher ed workers across the country to directly support the labor movement & immigrant workers in Minneapolis. Anyone donating $20 or more to the Unite HERE Local 17 Solidarity Fund can submit proof of receipt on this form to receive an “ICE Out of MN” postcard and sticker.
Labor Guild Workshop: Runaway Inequality and the Crisis of U.S. Health Care
Thursdays, February 12 - March 12 | 6 - 8 PM | Virtual
Our healthcare system isn’t working. It costs too much and covers too few people. And at the bargaining table, year after year, unions and employers face off over who will pay for the ever-escalating costs. This course offers and in-depth examination of the U.S. healthcare system, how we compare to other countries, and who really benefits from it. We’ll consider how healthcare impacts collective bargaining, how insurance companies behave, and how the Canadian healthcare system works. And we’ll look at the possibility of a solution that can deliver high-quality, affordable healthcare for everyone. Presented by the Labor Guild, Debs-Jones-Douglass Institute, and the Labor Campaign for Single Payer Healthcare.
Out of the Union Halls & Into the Streets: Building Labor’s Political Power
Saturday, March 7 | 8:30 AM - 2 PM | Andover, MA
Join the Merrimack Valley & North Shore Labor Councils for a one-day conference uniting organizers, workers, and allies to build solidarity, share strategies, and strengthen networks to push back against rising authoritarianism—together.
Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) in the Winter
Saturday, March 14 | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Worcester, MA
The Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) provides education, training and support to help women become ever more effective organizers and leaders: in their unions and the labor movement as a whole; in the political arena and within their communities.
26th Annual Boston Labor Seder
Sunday, March 22 | 4:30 PM | Dorchester, MA
Join the greater Boston Jewish and labor communities to celebrate our shared traditions and strengthen our work together.
Apply for the WILL Empower Apprenticeship Program
Apply by April 10
The WILL Empower Apprenticeship Program is a multipronged initiative designed to identify, nurture, and train a new generation of women’s and non-binary people’s labor leadership. As a WILL Empower apprentices, you can work in a variety of capacities, including organizing, research, communications, politics, mobilization, and policy. Apprentices benefit from a formal mentorship program, with mentors both within and outside of the host organization.
Get Involved with NYC’s TheaterWorks for Workers’ Theater-Making
Started in 2001, TheaterWorks! was designed as an avenue for our working constituents to have direct access to theater-making. It is a 12-16-week playwriting and performance class that culminates in a final performance of the participant’s short plays in an off-Broadway theater with professional actors.
TheaterWorks! is offered to corporations and unions as a resource for their employees and members, and each class is tailored to meet the specific needs of the host organization. Since its inception, the program has partnered with 10 unions, Cornell University ILR, CUNY, Climate Justice Institute, and been offered in bilingual sessions.
To find out how to offer TheaterWorks! at your union or group, please contact us at info@theworkingtheater.org.
AFL-CIO Frontline Solidarity: A Mass Deportation Fight-Back Toolkit
The AFL-CIO released a new edition of Frontline Solidarity: A Mass Deportation Fight-Back Toolkit for Union Activists and Organizers, which is an educational resource to fight back against the mass deportation agenda impacting workers. Union activists and organizers can request a copy of the toolkit, which includes know your rights materials, expanded employer engagement guidance, and updates on travel, termination of status, and detention.
Union Hiring Hall
- Muslim Advocates | Senior Staff Attorney | New York, NY
- Community Labor United | Senior Researcher | Boston, MA
- Community Labor United | Organizing Director | Boston, MA
- Community Labor United | Development Director | Boston, MA
- NOLSW Local 2320 | West Coast Servicing Representative | CA, NM, WA, CO, NV
- UAW International Union | International Representative, CAP Dept. | Washington, DC
- UAW International Union | Assistant Director, CAP Dept. | Washington, DC
- Emergency Campaign to Support Higher Education | National Campaign Director
- Emergency Campaign to Support Higher Education | National Organizing Director
- NY United for Child Care | 3-K & Pre-K Campaign Manager | Outside NYC, NY
- Ranking Member Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Office, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee | Paid Internships | Washington, DC
UPCOMING EVENTS
Worker Power Institute: Boston Bargaining Training
Friday, February 6 | 9 AM - 5 PM | Northeastern Crossing, Boston, MA
UAW National CAP Conference: Building Power for the Working Class
February 8-11, 2026 | Washington Hilton, Washington, DC
Behind the Flint Sit-Down Strike: Courage of the Women’s Emergency Brigade
Tuesday, February 10 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Online
May Day Strong Solidarity School
Saturday, February 21 | 9 AM - 5 PM | 411 Pearl St, New York, NY
National Financial Officers Conference
February 22-27, 2026 | New Orleans, LA
UAW Local 677’s Organizing 101 Training
Saturday, March 7 & Sunday, March 8 | UAW Local 677, Allentown, PA
UAW Region 9A Labor History Event at NYU’s Tamiment Library
Tuesday, March 31 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | NYU Tamiment Library, New York, NY
UAW Member Mobilization Institute
April 19 - 24, 2026 | Onaway, MI
UAW Higher Education Council Virtual Meeting
Friday, May 8 & Saturday, May 9 | Virtual
39th Constitutional Convention
June 15-18 | Detroit, MI
Family Scholarship at Black Lake
July 12-16 | Onaway, MI | Apply by June 1