NEW MEMBER RESOURCES
Whether you are new to the UAW or have been involved for decades every member should be aware of the laws that affect working people. Click here for a list of Major Laws Affecting Working People.
UAW BASICS
Learn the fundamentals of the UAW, how it works, and why it’s important. Designed for new members, this concise guide provides essential insights to our values, rights and how we stand together to create a stronger, united workforce.
LOCAL UNION MEETINGS
Meeting attendance is crucial to ensure all members have a voice in our local, but it can be intimidating if you don’t know what to expect. All UAW meetings are conducted using Robert’s Rules of Order and an agenda is provided ahead of time. Learn more about union meetings below.
Robert’s Rules Beginners Guide Coming Soon!
RED SHIRT WEDNESDAY
Local union members are encouraged to wear red shirts on Wednesdays as a demonstration of solidarity to management and each other in our workplaces.
The practice was started by the Communication Workers of America. They began wearing red on Thursdays to honor Gerry Hogan, a member who was killed while walking the picket line while during their 1989 strike. He was run down by a car driven by a “scab” - the teenage daughter of management who was never charged for the crime.
Today the practice remains a symbol of unity and solidarity among all union workers. We encourage our members to wear red every Wednesday as a sign of support for our own local, but for all organized labor movements.