STANDING COMMITTEES
Across our union, thousands of UAW members participate in one or more local union standing committees. They are rewarded by a feeling of accomplishment, working with their co-workers on meaningful projects, and “being the change” they want to see for working people. But we need many more activists at the table to help.
By working every day to develop and expand our standing and other committees, we can help meet the needs of our members and community, limited only by our creativity and commitment.
Article 44 of the UAW Constitution requires each local union to establish 12 identified standing Committees, they are:
- Constitution and Bylaws
- Union Label
- Education
- Conservation and Recreation
- Community Services
- Civil and Human Rights
- Citizenship and Legislative (also known as CAP)
- Consumer Affairs
- Organizing
- Local Union Communication (UAW-LUCA)
- Veterans
- Women’s
Using the links below you can learn the purpose of each committee and find resources and tools for each committee to carry out their duties.
You may also click here for a downloadable pdf that provides more information about Standing Committees.
If you’ve been appointed to run a committee, download this PDF to learn how to run your committee effectively!
For assistance with Survey Design, download this PDF.
CONSTITUION AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE
The bylaws of each local union, with the UAW Constitution, set out the rules by which the local union operates.
UNION LABEL COMMITTEE
The Union Label Committee informs and educates members about the products and services we buy and use as consumers.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Education Committee is responsible for building the power of the movement through educating and training members of their local union.
CONSERVATION AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
This committee provides a variety of opportunities that fall into two categories: recreation, which includes leisure time activities, and conservation, which includes environmental concerns.
COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE
The Community Services Committee performs the important task of getting help for members and their families in time of need.
CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE
The Civil and Human Rights Committee is an essential guardian of the “No Discrimination” policy of our union.
CITIZENSHIP AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE (CAP)
The Citizenship and Legislative Committee, most often referred to as the Community Action Program (CAP), is the worksite political-legislative arm of the local union and the vital workplace political activator.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The Consumer Affairs Committee monitors the social conscience and performance of companies in order to ensure members consume safe and honest products and services.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
To continue to grow the density of our union, our locals need a committee that can provide the resources and strategies to other workers who want to join our union.
LOCAL UNION COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
Also known as UAW Local Union Communication Association (UAW-LUCA). Founded in 1978, UAW-LUCA helps UAW local unions produce top-quality, effective communications.
VETERANS COMMITTEE
The Veterans Committee seeks members who are willing to represent the interest of all active and retired UAW Veterans and their families.
WOMEN’S COMMITTEE
To educate the women of the local union of labor’s position on local, state and national laws regarding women’s issues.
