Region 9A Veterans Council

The Region 9A Veterans Council supports the work of local veterans initiatives, keeps veterans informed on issues and benefits, and brings veterans’ concerns to the attention of UAW members and the public.

Latest News from Our Veterans Council

Region 9A News
Shawn Tripp, Veteran, UAW Local 405

In Honor of Veterans Day, UAW Members Pay Tribute to Those Who Served

Today, we honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Thank you to UAW veterans, including Region 9A’s own Shawn Tripp from Local 405, for sharin...

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26th Annual Veterans Council Dinner Dance

Tickets & Advertisements Now Available for 26th Annual Veterans Council Dinner Dance

Tickets, tables, and program book advertisements are now available for the 26th Annual UAW Region 9A Veterans Council Dinner Dance!...

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Region 9A Veterans Council makes donation to “America’s VetDogs” in Smithtown, NY

Region 9A Veterans Council makes donation to “America’s VetDogs” in Smithtown, NY

“America’s VetDogs” is an organization that helps to provide disabled veterans and first responders with specially trained service dogs that assist th...

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Region 9A members with President Shawn Fain at the 2024 UAW Veterans Conference in Black Lake, Michigan

Saluting Our Members at the 2024 UAW Veterans Conference

Thank you to our members who represented Region 9A at the 2024 UAW Veterans Conference—Luis Acosta Rodriguez from Local 2341, Peter Dickson from Local...

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25 Years of the UAW Region 9A Veterans Committee

Veterans Committee Celebrates 25 Years of Service

The Region 9A Veterans Committee celebrates 25 years of service this year. Take a look at some of the memories over the years...

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Arnold Knittel in color guard at 2024 UAW CAP Conference

Region 9A Serves in Color Guard at 2024 UAW CAP Conference

Thank you to Arnold Knittel, member of...

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Veterans Resources

The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential service available 24/7/365 for veterans, service members, and their loved ones. Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net to receive support.

See additional resources for veterans from the UAW.