2022 UAW Family Scholarship Program
For more than 45 years, the Family Education Center has been a place where UAW members and their families come together for an experience that combines education with recreation. It’s a place to learn about our union, unlock ideas and build new friendships with other UA...
2020 Richard 'Dik' Days Scholarships Available!
The Richard ‘Dik’ Days Scholarship Fund is an initiative formed through collaboration between the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Connecticut Chapter, the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) R...
Apply Now: 2018 Union Plus Scholarship Program
Each year, Union Plus awards scholarships to students from union families across the country. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. Scholarships are awarded in amounts of $500 to $4,000, and student...
UAW members helping youth across the nation
International Youth Day was first coined by the United Nations General Assembly in 1999, and now the 12th day of August serves as an annual celebration of the role of young women and men as essential partners in change, and an opportunity to raise awareness of challenge...
COVID-19 Update 4/15/2020
My Sisters and Brothers,
In today’s message, I’m happy to report an update on the extraordinary efforts of our UAW family members who are producing ventilators at the GM facility in Kokomo, Indiana. When the call came in March, our members stepped up immediately to cou...
The UAW Mourns the Passing of Former Vice President Cal Rapson
The UAW International Executive Board is saddened by the passing today of our brother and former UAW Vice President Cal Rapson.
Rapson’s career as a trade unionist and community leader began in 1965 when he joined UAW Local 659 while working at the General Motors Chevr...
UAW Mourns the Passing of Retired UAW Vice President Dick Shoemaker
Former UAW Vice President Richard Shoemaker passed away Friday March 12 at the age of 81. Shoemaker served as UAW Vice President for three terms including an assignment overseeing the UAW General Motors Department.Shoemaker, born on October 6, 1939, joined the UAW in 19...
UAW President Rory L. Gamble helps launch “Day of Giving” offers opportunity to learn more about Detroit’s original and only Goodfellows Organization and support its mission – Friday, October 16
The WJR Cares event, sponsored by the DTE Energy Foundation, will feature Detroit Goodfellows with a roundtable discussion on “The Paul W. Smith Show” and other interviews throughout the day
DETROIT, October 15, 2020 – The Old Newsboys’ Goodfellow Fund of Detroit will...