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Building Stronger Stewards and Members: UAW Grievance Training in Action

Under the direction of UAW Region 8 Director Tim Smith, UAW Region 8 Education Representative David “Shaggy” Firkins facilitated an intensive two-day grievance training and was accompanied by UAW Region 8 Servicing Representative Tom Williams.
UAW members from Locals 2926, 3058, and a representative from Local 862 Nurses unit participated in the training focused on Grievance Handling and Understanding Grievances on 4/14 and 4/15/2026.
The training brought together stewards and members committed to strengthening their ability to effectively represent their brothers and sisters on the shop floor. The sessions provided both foundational knowledge and practical tools necessary to identify, investigate, and process grievances with confidence and accuracy.
Participants engaged in detailed discussions on:
  •    Identifying contract violations
  •    Understanding the grievance procedure
  •    Proper documentation and investigation techniques
  •    Building strong, fact-based cases
  •    Communicating effectively with management
The true strength of the training was the stewards in attendance. Their engagement, willingness to learn, and commitment to standing up for their fellow members demonstrated exactly what solidarity looks like in action. From asking tough questions to working through real-life scenarios, these stewards showed they are ready to take on the responsibility of enforcing the contract and protecting workers’ rights on the shop floor.
Having representation from multiple locals—including UAW Locals 2926 and 3058, along with participation from Local 862 Nurses unit helped foster collaboration and the sharing of experiences across different shops and industries.
This training reflects the ongoing commitment of the UAW to equip its members with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect the contract and stand in solidarity on the job.
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Nitehawk Workers Still Waiting: Contract Talks Stall Two Years After Unionizing

Since unionizing in 2024, employees at Nitehawk Cinema’s Prospect Park branch have been bargaining for a first contract that would improve working conditions, hourly pay, and healthcare benefits; concerns that management has yet to address.

On March 13, Nitehawk workers and employees gathered in front of the theater’s Prospect Park location to demand attention to the contract, which workers argue has been at a standstill for almost two years due to stalling and bad-faith negotiating on the part of the owners.

Nitehawk Prospect Park is represented by Local 2179 of the United Auto Workers, which also represents workers at Alamo Drafthouse and Cinema Village. These local cinemas have been part of the surge in unionizing over similar workplace concerns in local movie theaters within the past couple of years.

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From Hospital Floors to the Ballot: Enrique Casiano’s Fight for Workers’ Power

Enrique Casiano is a local registered nurse, union leader, and organizer. As a Chairperson for UAW 95, Enrique helped to lead the 2025 Mercy Health East Clinic Strike. Enrique also recently ran for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District with the aim of improving the power of labor by strengthening unions and guaranteeing healthcare as a right.

No Deal Yet: Lorain County Job & Family Services Strike Drags Past Two Months

Lorain County Commissioners are putting residents at risk by prolonging the Job & Family Services workers’ strike. The ball is in your court, Commissioners. Get back to the table, negotiate a fair contract, and settle the strike!

Striking Job & Family Services Workers (JFS) File Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges Against Lorain County Commissioners

ON STRIKE! UAW REGION 2B, LOCAL 2192 LORAIN COUNTY WORKERS STAND UP FOR A FAIR CONTRACT

 

Commissioners Respond after UAW Region 2B, Local 2192 Lorain County Job and Family Services Employees Strike

 

UAW Region 2B, Local 2192 Lorain County Job and Family Services on Strike Workers Demand Fair Contract

UAW Region 9, Locals 204, 1612, 2326, and 2327 Out in the Elements Protecting our Communities

While many of us across UAW Region 9 are indoors riding out the snowstorms hitting our areas, let’s take a moment to recognize the members who don’t have that option.

A huge thank you to the hardworking members of UAW Local 204, 1612, 2326, and 2327 who are out in the elements—clearing roads, keeping essential services moving, and protecting our communities.

This is solidarity in action. This is what union strength looks like. Stay safe and know that Region 9 stands with you.

UAW Region 1D, Local 2290 City of Portage Clear the Roads and Keep our Communities Moving

Thank you to our UAW family across the state who have been out there working long hours to clear the roads and keep our communities moving.
Your hard work—often done in tough, dangerous conditions—helps make travel safer for everyone, including our brothers and sisters across UAW Region 1-D.

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