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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...

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Blog 09 Aug, 2024

“The Answer is Solidarity”: New UAW Video Calls for Working Class Unity Against Donald Trump

In a new video, UAW President Shawn Fain outlines the stakes of this election, and the UAW’s political strategy centered on building working class unity to take on Donald Trump and the billionaire class, building off of the Stand Up Strike victories of 2023.

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Blog 03 Aug, 2024

“Everything the Working Class Has Ever Won, We’ve Had to Fight for”: UAW Releases New Video Endorsing Kamala Harris for President

DETROIT – The UAW released a new video today endorsing Kamala Harris for President of the United States.

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Blog 31 Jul, 2024

UAW Endorses Kamala Harris for President Ahead of Mass Rally in Detroit

On Wednesday, July 31, the UAW International Executive Board voted to endorse Kamala Harris for President of the United States.

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Blog 23 Dec, 2023

Happy Holidays

UAW Local 848 leadership is conferring and getting ready for 2024. We'll be facing contract expirations, union elections, and some very exciting politics in 2024

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Blog 15 Oct, 2023

848 Supports Strikers

UAW Local 848 hosted the President of UAW Local 2360, on strike against Stellantis in Carrollton, during our October 15 Membership Meeting. Brother Cleo Wynn talked about going into the 4th week of the strike. He said that they are holding strong.

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Blog 27 Aug, 2023

Remembering Chase Buie

On August 27, 2023, union brothers and sisters, family, and friends of Chase Buie gathered at the Uptown Theater on Main Street in Grand Prairie. There was a big turnout and a lot of love.

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