Entries by Chris Skelly

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UAW Statement on the NLRB Member Firings

President Trump’s firing of Jennifer Abruzzo and illegal firing of Gwynne Wilcox is a bad start to a Presidential administration that says it wants to stand with the American worker. The so-called “radical” policies that Abruzzo and Wilcox pursued under the National Labor Relations Act weren’t radical at all. They stood for the principle of […]

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To Commemorate “White Shirt Day,” UAW Challenges Michigan Lawmakers to Commit to a Working-Class Agenda, Reject Corporate Influence

FLINT – Today, the UAW is challenging Michigan state politicians to join union members in the annual commemoration of “White Shirt Day.” This annual tradition honors the legacy and courage of the auto workers who organized the 1937 Flint Sit-Down Strike – whose victory reshaped the future of the working class.  In a letter distributed to […]

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2025 UAW International Women in Leadership Conference – April 3-6

WHO: Members who are Presidents, Vice Presidents, Financial Secretaries, Recording Secretaries, Bargaining Unit Chairs, Steward/Committee persons, Benefit Representatives and EAP Representatives. WHAT: 2025 UAW International Women in Leadership Conference WHERE: Pat Greathouse Educational Center,  1000 E Center St, Ottawa, IL 61350 WHEN: April 3 – 6, 2025 Calling any interested members who are Presidents, Vice […]

Tariffs, Profit Sharing, and Contract Wins

Innovative Ideas: UI for Striking Workers In most U.S. states, striking workers are ineligible for unemployment insurance (UI), which can weaken collective bargaining by allowing employers to engage in bad-faith tactics. Currently, only New Jersey and New York offer UI benefits to striking workers, but 13 other states are considering similar measures. Extending UI to […]

2024 in Review

More than $1.5 billion in stolen wages recovered for workers between 2021 and 2023 Labor unions are essential in fighting wage theft by promoting workers’ rights and fair pay. They offer resources and collective bargaining power to address issues like unpaid overtime and misclassification. By securing stronger contracts with clear wage terms and educating workers […]

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Workers at Major Parts Plant in Chicago Win Their Union, Vote Overwhelmingly to Join the UAW

CHICAGO — Workers at Flex-N-Gate have voted overwhelmingly to form a union with the United Auto Workers (UAW). In the election, held yesterday and today, the 370 workers at the auto parts manufacturer in Chicago overcame an aggressive anti-union campaign by the company that included threats, intimidation and even firings of union supporters. Flex-N-Gate is a […]