United Auto Workers

The United Auto Workers (UAW) is an American labor union founded in 1935. It represents workers employed by the automobile, truck, and parts manufacturers across the United States and Canada. The UAW has over 400,000 members in both countries combined.

History

In May of 1935, delegates from local auto worker unions met to form a national organization for collective bargaining rights and better working conditions at their respective plants; thus forming the UAW or “United Automobile Workers.” This was during a time when organized labor was gaining traction as a movement within America’s industrial workforce. In 1937 they held their first convention which officially established them as a union and set forth principles that would guide their future actions such as democracy amongst its ranks, equal pay for men and women alike despite race or religion etc.. As well as establishing goals like improving standards of living through higher wages/benefits while safeguarding job security with seniority rights among other things.

Organizational Structure/Affiliations:
Due to it being one of largest Union’s within North America today (with membership estimated around 390k according to 2019 figures); Its structure consists three main offices located in Detroit Michigan US + Windsor Ontario CA along w/over 600+ local affiliates spread throughout cities towns & rural locations where automotive-related employment exists respectively together these entities make up what makes “the Union” . Moreover since 1938 there have been affiliation agreements between itself & various international trade organizations including AFL-CIO Confederation Trades Unions International Metalworkers Federation plus many others making this institution globally recognized entity representing not only employees but Trade Rights /Standards worldwide .

Activities: Over years have had tremendous impact on shaping lives those working industry ranging from creating historical legislation advocating for civil liberties fighting against unfair treatment eliminating gender discrimination offering tuition assistance providing healthcare benefits participating charitable causes all way down helping retirees receiving pensions upon retirement just list few examples how works behalf citizens each day .. Today still remains strong go-to source anyone needs help concerning either workplace related issues general information speaking directly Human Resources department any given company wishing work alongside current staff member(s). Furthermore continues hold annual conventions conferences keeping updated latest trends news events taking place automobile industry world wide so collectively can inform educate members decision making process going forward …

Notable Accomplishments :Despite ups downs faced past century some most noteworthy gains made include ratification contracts covering two million hourly production maintenance service personnel securing pension health care plans armoring workers against age discrimination aiding disabled veterans transitioning back into civilian life lobbying government officials reduce environmental pollutants coming factories catalyzing technological innovations used modern cars driving force behind incorporating safety features automobiles teaching public importance safe driving habits implementing advanced product recognition programs ensure quality control products leaving assembly lines lastly pioneering economic development projects communities affected factory closings shutdowns… These are just some tangible results brought about UAW support hardworking families everywhere knew could count reliable representation during tumultuous times volatile markets ….