International Union, Uaw

The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is one of the largest and most diverse unions in North America, with members in virtually every sector of the economy. The UAW has more than active members and more than retired members in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. There are more than 600 local unions in the UAW. The UAW currently has 1,150 contracts with some 1,600 employers in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. A unique strength of the UAW is the solidarity between its active and retired members. A solid majority of the union’s retirees stay actively involved in the life of their union, participating in retiree chapters and playing a vital role in the UAW’s community action program. Since its founding in 1935, the UAW has consistently developed innovative partnerships with employers and negotiated industry-leading wages and benefits for its members. UAW members have benefited from a number of collective bargaining breakthroughs, including- 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. The UAW’s commitment to improve the lives of the working class extends beyond our borders to encompass people around the globe. Through vigilant political involvement and coordination with world labor organizations, we fight for the 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- UAW Job Openings: https://uaw.org/careers/- This UAW account is administered by union members represented by the NewsGuild-CWA 34022.