Tag: Union Made

Statement of UAW President Ray Curry in Support for Starbucks Workers Efforts to Join Workers United – SEIU and Have a Voice in their Workplace

Detroit – “It is not easy to stand up to your employer and demand a collective bargaining seat at the table for your workplace conditions, pay and benefits. That is why I support and encourage the brave baristas at Starbucks locations who are standing up for their voice in their working conditions. There are over 1 million UAW members and retirees and their families who benefited greatly from having the right to bargain at their workplace and we want the same rights for hard working Americans in all sectors of our economy. The organizing efforts of Starbucks baristas inspire and ... Read more

More than 60 Labor Unions, Environmental Organizations, and Advocacy Groups Urge Inclusion of Union Provision in Build Back Better EV Tax Credit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, more than 60 labor unions, environmental groups, and faith, consumer, health, and economic justice organizations sent a letter to Senate Democrats urging them to support the inclusion of a bonus tax credit for consumer electric vehicles manufactured in factories where workers are represented by a union, a provision included in the Build Back Better Act. The updated credit offers the expanded benefit to consumers at the point of sale and includes a phased-in domestic manufacturing requirement and collective bargaining bonus. The group’s letter noted that this tax credit is essential to speed EV deployment, create onshore ... Read more

Celebrate America, Buy American

Whether you’re hosting the 4th of July cookout, or just bringing a bag of chips, be sure your supplies are union-made! Check out the video below for a list of union-made products to kick off the holiday celebration:  

Make this Memorial Day a Made in America Cookout

Buying a Vehicle for the Holidays? Do Your Research!

Finding products made by union workers in the U.S. can be tough, especially when it comes to buying a vehicle. If you’re getting a new vehicle for someone on your holiday gift list it’s easy to figure out if that car was made in the U.S. by union workers but you need to know where to look and how to decipher the info.  Start by picking a vehicle from the UAW’s 2021 Union-Built Buying Guide. Then, check the vehicle’s VIN – Vehicle Identification Number using the guide below. How To Read Your VIN If you look at the Vehicle Identification ... Read more

Holiday Snack and Beverage Guide

For most, December is a season of family gatherings and holiday parties. Whether you’re hosting or bringing a dish to pass, consider union-made refreshments to support quality, good-paying jobs in our communities! Chips and Pretzels Rold Gold pretzels, UTZ pretzels, Frito-Lay products, Pirate’s Booty, Keystone Foods products, Mikesell’s potato chips, Happy’s potato chips and Bugles. Pies Banquet fruit pies, Entenmann’s snack pies, Marie Callender’s fruit, seasonal and cream pies, Sarah Lee pies, Pillsbury crescent rolls and Pillsbury pie crusts. Ice Cream Toppings Masterson Company. Sweet Goods Safeway, Giant and Albertson’s bakery goods, Hostess Brands, Ding Dongs, Twinkies, SnoBalls. Bread and Rolls Bimbo, SB ... Read more

Buy Union Made on Labor Day

Labor Day not only reminds us about the importance of unions and solidarity amongst workers, but it’s also one of the last holidays in the summer heat. It’s the perfect time for UAW members to fire up the grill, then kick back with a cold one and enjoy a little quality summer time with fellow workers, friends and family. Now, there’s an easy way to make sure that your supplies are union-made! You can text Made to 235246 to get a list of union-made items right from the AFL-CIO. Or you can visit go.aflcio.org/UnionBrew for a list of union-made beer, ... Read more

Make it a Union Made 4th of July Cookout

Everybody knows that July 4th weekend is time to beat the heat. So it’s not unusual for UAW members to fire up the grill, then kick back with a cold one and enjoy a little quality summer time with the family. Now there’s an easy way to make sure that your supplies are union-made! You can text Made to 235246 to get a list of union-made items right from the AFL-CIO. Or you can visit go.aflcio.org/UnionBrew for a list of union-made beer, wine and spirits and go.aflcio.org/UnionBBQ for a list of union-made cookout items. Want to spread the word? Just share these ... Read more

Make it a Union-Made St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day brings a little cheer each year at the end of our winter season. And it’s not unusual for UAW members to make some classic Irish eats, kick back with a cold green beer and enjoy a little quality time family and friends. Don’t forget, there’s an easy way to make sure that your supplies are union-made! You can visit aflcio.org/StPatricksDay for a list of union-made beer, wine and spirits and cookout items. Want to spread the word? Just share this post on social media!  

The 2019 UAW Union-Built Vehicle Guide: Buy Union and Support Good Jobs!

  Take a look at the guide and make a choice that’s good for our entire economy. Buy union today! UAW Cars Buick LaCrosse Cadillac ATS Cadillac CTS Cadillac CT6 (excluding plug-in hybrid) Chevrolet Bolt (electric) Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Cruze* Chevrolet Cruze (diesel) Chevrolet Impala Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Sonic Chevrolet Volt (electric) Ford Mustang Ford Taurus Lincoln Continental UAW Trucks Chevrolet Colorado Chevrolet Medium-Duty Navistar Silverado (crew cab) Chevrolet Medium-Duty Navistar Silverado (regular cab) Chevrolet Silverado** Ford F Series Ford F-650/750 Ford Ranger Ford Super Duty Chassis Cab GMC Canyon GMC Sierra** Ram 1500* UAW SUVS/CUVS Buick Enclave ... Read more