The UAW
is made up of local unions throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada,
including our own local. Locals are organized into geographic regions: we are in
Region 9A.
Our local's elected delegates participate in the UAW
Constitutional Convention, where the UAW leadership (the International Executive
Board - IEB) is elected. This board legislates for UAW and carries out the
mandates of the convention. In addition, there are conventions and programs for
all sectors of the union. Our delegates participate in the programs of the
Technical, Office and Professional Department of the UAW, including the Academic
Council.
As one of largest and most diverse unions in North America, the
UAW is known for its dedication to organizing so-called hard-to-organize
workers. Founded in 1935, the UAW has always been on the forefront of
progressive union organizing. In the 1930s and 40s, the UAW organized workers in
the then cutting-edge industrial fields of automotive and aerospace production.
Today, the union continues to reinvent itself in order to face the challenges of
an ever-changing workplace.
We joined the UAW because of its history and
track record in higher education, and because it is one of the most progressive
unions in the country. We encourage you to read the UAW's magazine. It contains
valuable information about our International Union; you can also visit for additional
information.
