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UAW Region 8 Director emphasized importance of retirees

08 Oct, 2026

Retirees, CAP, and 2026 Politics

Our retirees met in the conference room on the 2nd Thursday, October 8. The main auditorium was being used by the Southwest States political leaders...

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20 Aug, 2026

Everything Is Happening

Evan Nichols has taken his place on Local 848's Executive Board. He was elected Chairman of our biggest unit, Lockheed-Martin. The former Chairman, Ma...

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Retirees learn a lot when we get together

14 Jul, 2026

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,...

Blog 22 May, 2019

UAW Files New Petition for Chattanooga Workers

This afternoon, in accordance with today’s NLRB ruling, the UAW filed a new petition on behalf of Chattanooga production and maintenance workers.

Blog 22 May, 2019

Statement on behalf of Chattanooga Volkswagen workers

Volkswagen Workers: We’ve Waited Long Enough! Let us Vote!

In an unprecedented move caused by Volkswagen’s legal games, the NLRB this morning issued a split decision and dismissed Chattanooga workers petition for a vote, but allowed it to be refiled.

Blog 27 Mar, 2019

Labor Voices – Opinion: Collective bargaining creates equality

Collective bargaining is the process in which a group of workers comes together and negotiates the terms of their contracts with one voice. Making their demands, together. Making a promise that whatever is offered to one will be rejected unless it is offered to all.

Blog 25 Jan, 2019

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!

Blog 17 Jan, 2019

Register for the 2019 Financial Officers' Conference

The UAW Financial Officers’ Conference will be held Sunday, March 24 through Friday, March 29, 2019, at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel in Orlando, Florida. This conference is for local union presidents, financial secretaries/treasurers, trustees and recording secretaries.