UAW

Pittsburgh - Four of America’s largest unions have announced a political, electoral and legislative alliance pledged to “renew core American values: dignity, decency and fair treatment in the workplace.”

The Communication Workers of America, the United Auto Workers and the United Steelworkers, and the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, which together represent well over 2 million workers, will develop common strategies and share resources to help elect candidates who support working families, and to advocate on public policy issues.    » read more »

March 12, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following statement on the breakdown in negotiations between the United Auto Workers and American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc.:

“I urge American Axle to work to reach a contract with the UAW. The men and women of the auto industry have made huge contributions to the American economy, and they deserve a contract that honors their hard work. American Axle should get back to the table immediately and bargain in good faith.”    » read more »

“We Are Supporting Joe Biden Because He’s The Best Man For The Job.”

Wilmington, DE (December 18, 2007) – Today, Senator Biden received the endorsement of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Delaware State CAP Council. There are over 5,000 active and 7,000 retired members of the UAW in Delaware, which is home to several automobile manufacturing plants.    » read more »

TV Ad: Obama Will Reverse Widening Gap between Workers and CEOs

November 18, 2007 -- Marion, IA -- At a news conference today in Marion, Senator Barack Obama thanked members of United Auto Workers Region 4 for their decision last Thursday to support his presidential campaign and pledged that as President he would fight for workers, even when it isn't politically convenient. Obama's Iowa campaign also announced a new television ad to begin airing Monday that offers his plan to reverse the widening gap between workers and executives.    » read more »

November 16, 2007 -- Des Moines, IA -- The Obama for America campaign today announced the support of 46 women serving in elective office in Iowa. Obama's announcement comes on the heels of a widely praised speech at the Iowa Jefferson Jackson dinner, another strong debate performance, and a decision by UAW Region 4 to throw their support behind his campaign.    » read more »

November 15, 2007 -- DUBUQUE -- Delegates of United Auto Workers Region 4, which includes 30,000 members and retirees in Iowa, voted today to support Senator Barack Obama's presidential campaign. The group announced its overwhelming support at the close of a weeklong conference where seven of the major Democratic presidential candidates addressed the group earlier this week.    » read more »

November 15, 2007 -- “This is wonderful news for the local UAW, Ford, and the City of Buffalo. The agreement not only highlights the key role the Ford Stamping Plant will play in the production of the new Flex SUV when production begins in 2008, but it also underscores the importance of this facility and of the hardworking UAW members to the Buffalo economy.    » read more »