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The UAW has been at this site since 1940. Our union hall houses UAW Local 129 and UAW Local 848. UAW Local 848 represents Lockheed Martin in Grand Prairie, Qarbon, and others in Red Oak and Garland, TX. For questions or more information, reach out to us.

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Retirees learn a lot when we get together

Seniors Catch Up

Retirees assemble at Local 848 at 11AM every 2nd Thursday. At our July meeting, we caught up on union news, political developments affecting seniors,...

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Stick With Your Union

Local 848 retirees and our friends in the Mid-Cities are doing our best to keep our seniors' program going. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of June. Commu...

Chowing down at the union hall

Retirees In The Fight!

Local 848 retirees and other Mid-Cities retirees gathered for our regular 2nd Thursday luncheon on May 14. UAW Local 129, which shares our hall, had i...

Active members gathered outside, retirees were inside the hall

Forward From MayDay!

Next, we will restore our regular monthly retiree meetings at 11AM on 2nd Thursdays at the hall. Please come!...

Unions initiated the giant coalition for May 1st actions

May First Will Be Biggest Ever!

Local 848's retirees are hosting a cookout at our hall, 2218 E Main, at noon on May 1st. Gerardo Contreras has agreed to cook fajitas for all members...

Senator Nathan Johnson is running for Attorney General May 26

Unions Select Their Candidates

The Texas AFl-CIO has published labor's endorsements for the May 26 primary election runoff...

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2026 IEB Election

All UAW members in good standing as of September 30, 2026, are eligible to vote in the Election, including members who are part-time workers, reinstated members, and retired members.

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TELL STELLANTIS: Keep Your Promise to America — Invest in US, Not Wall Street Paydays

It’s time for Stellantis to honor its promise to America by reinvesting profits into building the American Dream — not into stock buybacks and dividends for the wealthy few.

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Upcoming Events

13 Aug

Every 2nd Thursday at 11AM, retirees gather at the 848/129 hall for a covered dish luncheon and update on union affairs.

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07 Sep

Federal Holiday

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10 Sep

Every 2nd Thursday at 11AM, retirees gather at the 848/129 hall for a covered dish luncheon and update on union affairs.

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UAW Blog

Information on Wildfire and Smoke Air Quality Concerns

Jul 17

Wildland fire smoke presents a major hazard to workers and the public. Right now, parts of the United States and Canada have extremely high levels of ozone and particulate matter in the air due to the ongoing wildland fires.

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Statement from UAW President Shawn Fain on Air Quality Issues caused by Wildfire Smoke

Jul 16

“UAW treats the health and safety of all workers with the utmost importance, and we urge all employers to do the same. Our International Health and Safety Department has provided detailed, relevant information on wildfire smoke and air quality to union representatives across the country to aid and support local unions and regions in addressing […]

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Another Strong Win for Continental Management in UAW Region 1!

Jul 13

Congratulations to the members of UAW Local 412, Unit 54 – Continental Dining Management, Inc. on successfully ratifying their new local agreement by an overwhelming 95% vote.

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UNION PLUS – CAR RENTAL

Jul 7

Up to 35%* off Avis rentals + a free upgrade for union members Union members, score a winning deal with big savings this summer. Your savings game plan starts here. Lock in up to 35%* off Avis base rates and a free upgrade with code UUGA037. Plus, sign up for Avis Preferred, the free loyalty […]

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2026-27 Fellowship Program

Jul 7

The UAW Education Department is proud to support the UNITE HERE Education and Support Fund (501c3) and Talking Dolls Studio to pilot the Union Hall Arts Residency this summer in Detroit, MI. This four-week artist residency program will bring together 4-6 union members from various unions to hone their artistic skills and unleash their creative expression to make art for our movement.

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AUTOWORKERS ACROSS THE U.S. ARE JOINING THE UAW. ARE YOU READY TO STAND UP AND WIN YOUR FAIR SHARE?

Volkswagen workers just made history and voted UAW YES! It’s time for autoworkers to win a better life at Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Tesla, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Mazda, Rivian, Lucid, Volvo and beyond.

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