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United Auto Workers (UAW)

United Auto Workers (UAW).

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United Auto Workers (UAW)

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  1. United Auto Workers(UAW)

  2. One of America’s most diverse unions. Members are involved in a plethora of sectors such as: auto and heavy trucks, aerospace, agricultural implements and heavy equipment as well as health care,higher education, gaming, public service and other technical, office and professional occupations. The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America

  3. Since its founding in 1935, the UAW has consistently developed innovative partnerships with employers and negotiated industry-leading wages and benefits for its members. • The first employer-paid health insurance plan for industrial workers. • The first cost-of-living allowances. • A pioneering role in product quality improvements. • Landmark job and income security provisions. • Comprehensive training and educational programs. What have we done?

  4. Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Fair Housing Act, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988 and legislation to prohibit discrimination against women, the elderly and people with disabilities. Battles We’ve Fought

  5. “The UAW's commitment to improve the lives of working men and women extends beyond our borders to encompass people around the globe. Through vigilant political involvement and coordination with world labor organizations, we continue to fight for enforcement of trade agreement provisions on human and worker rights, fair labor standards and a new approach to international trade — one that raises the quality of life for working people worldwide.” Purpose

  6. UAW-represented workplaces range from multinational corporations, small manufacturers and state and local governments to colleges and universities, hospitals and private non-profit organizations. We Are…

  7. If you are interested in organizing your workplace with the UAW, e-mail our Organizing Department or call 1-800 2GET-UAW (1-800-243-8829). Sign Up!

  8. Extend aid to the unemployed • Invest in our Infrastructure • A Progressive Job Creation Program • Etc… Issues

  9. Upcoming events • April 9, 2013Equal Pay Day Capitol Rotunda Lansing, Mich.Noon (Wear red)April 18, 2013Women Creating Caring Communities Planning Meeting8000 E. Jefferson Ave.Detroit, Mich. 482145 to 7 p.m.April 20, 2013Women's Annual Jeff-Jack Luncheon11:30 a.m. at COBO HallMay – TBAAug. 4 – 9, 201337th International Women’s ConferenceUAW Educational Center – Black Lake Onaway, Mich. October– Breast Cancer Awareness– Oct 12th Walk Domestic Violence AwarenessNov. 13-16, 2013National CLUW 17th Biennial ConventionReno, Nev. Get involved!

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