Shawn Fain

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UAW endorses Zohran Mamdani for mayor, supporting affordable living

In December 2024, UAW Region 9A endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor, marking a pivotal shift towards prioritizing New York's working class.

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UAW Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor in New Video Release

UAW endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, highlighting his focus on affordable housing, free transit, and workers' rights, contrasting him with Cuomo.

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Laura Dickerson Elected UAW Vice President, Succeeding Chuck Browning

Laura Dickerson becomes the first African-American woman elected as UAW Vice President, marking a historic leadership transition in the union.

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GM to Invest $4 Billion in U.S. Plants, Boosting Union Jobs and Wages

GM's $4B U.S. investment marks a shift back to domestic production, revives union jobs, and challenges decades-long offshoring trends with significant policy implications.

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UAW Rallies for Rev. Kinloch's Detroit Mayoral Campaign Endorsement

UAW rallies behind Rev. Kinloch for Detroit mayor, highlighting advocacy for workers; major turnout planned for June 7 rally at UAW Solidarity House.

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UAW Video Criticizes Cuomo, Endorses Mamdani for New York Mayor

The UAW criticizes Andrew Cuomo's track record, endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, emphasizing labor support and Cuomo's failures for workers.

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GM invests $888M in Tonawanda plant for next-gen V-8 engine production

GM's $888M investment in Tonawanda supports new V-8 engines, advocated by UAW. It signals a shift in corporate policies, potentially influencing Ford and Stellantis.

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UAW endorses Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. for Detroit Mayor, citing union roots

Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr., backed by the UAW, aims to become Detroit's mayor, advocating for working-class rights and inclusive city revival.

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UAW President Advocates for Solidarity with Mexican Autoworkers

UAW President Shawn Fain's May Day op-ed calls for unity among US and Mexican autoworkers against exploitative trade practices, urging fair wages and solidarity.

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UAW Supports Michigan House Democrats' Bold Workers' Rights Bills

Michigan House Democrats introduced a workers’ rights legislative package, supported by UAW, aiming to protect workers from corporate greed and enhance labor laws.

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