The bylaws of each local union, with the UAW Constitution, set out the rules by which the local union operates. Even well-established locals may need to modify or amend their bylaws. The work of this committee sets the stage for how the local union will function.

Members of this committee are responsible for submitting original and/or amended bylaws provisions to the local union membership for discussion and approval. This committee monitors the required local union bylaws amendment procedure to ensure compliance with the current bylaws and constitutional provisions.

Current members of the committee: T. Niblock, N. Lumsden, J. Hester

The UAW Chaplaincy Committee is a unique program within the United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) that focuses on providing emotional and spiritual support to union members. Established in the mid-1980s, the program was created to help workers navigate personal and professional challenges, particularly during times of economic hardship.

Purpose and Responsibilities

• Emotional and Spiritual Support: Chaplains assist members dealing with issues such as divorce, bankruptcy, depression, and substance abuse.
• Non-Denominational Assistance: Despite its name, the program is open to all members, regardless of religious affiliation.
• Collaboration with Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): Chaplains work alongside EAP representatives to provide additional support.
• Workplace Presence: Some UAW facilities even have designated chaplaincy spaces where members can seek guidance and support.

The Chaplaincy Committee embodies the UAW’s commitment to compassion and solidarity, ensuring that members receive the care they need during difficult times.

The Citizenship and Legislative Committee, most often referred to as the Community Action Program (CAP), is the worksite political-legislative arm of the local union and the vital workplace political activator.

If you believe that the people we elect greatly impact the political climate for working families and you want your voice heard, then this is the committee to join. CAP committee members work on identified key issues adopted by convention action.

This agenda includes:

Protecting worker rights
Fair trade
New initiatives for working families
Health and safety
Other issues that affect working families
These issues are given priority based on, among other things, urgency and geography. We support candidates who support and fight for working people. The CAP committee assists in voter registration and get-out-the-vote drives, dollar drives, letter writing campaigns, and publicizing the issues and positions of public officials. This is the committee for hands-on political experience that allows you to grow and learn and take part in the legislative process.

The Civil and Human Rights Committee is an essential guardian of the “No Discrimination” policy of our union. Members of this committee fulfill the local union’s commitment to assure members full rights regardless of religion, race, creed, color, sex, political affiliation or nationality, age, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

The committee informs members of steps and procedures, including filing complaints and hearings, whenever a member or members believe their rights have been violated, either by management or other union members. The committee works toward the elimination of discrimination in the workplace, the community and the nation.

Members of this committee have the opportunity to keep the local union moving forward toward the fulfillment of our UAW commitment on the civil rights front.

This committee needs members who feel a moral obligation to speak out on the issues of intolerance, injustice and bigotry and to rebuke any person or group that expresses such activity.

The Community Services Committee performs the important task of getting help for members and their families in time of need. This committee also plays a pivotal role in plant closings, strikes and layoffs. If being there to assist when an emergency, natural disaster, or even just hard times arise is something you feel strongly about, then this is the committee to invest your time and effort into. Some examples of community service activities include:

• hurricane relief
• organ donor awareness
• food drives
• blood drives
• support for laid off workers

The Community Services Committee works through public and private organizations to assure that members faced with problems and emergency situations get relief when needed.

Generally, strike insurance benefits are handled by this committee when local unions are forced to demonstrate their economic strength. This committee serves as the local’s link with the community as we all work together to help those in need.

which includes environmental concerns.

It has been proven that in today’s busy work environments, people need to combat stress with quality family and individual leisure activities. If you enjoy organizing events such as bowling leagues, hunting trips, sporting events, team sport competitions and the like, then the Conservation and Recreation Committee could be your committee of choice!

The International Conservation & Recreation Department hosts the UAW International Bowling Championship Finals each year. Single bowlers and teams advance through their Regional Tournaments to participate in this proud UAW tradition.

This committee is also an avenue to explore if you are interested in making sure all citizens have access to clean air, clean water, and parks. The Conservation and Recreation Committee’s focus is not limited to your neighborhood or state, but includes national and global issues that affect us all. The Education Department has created a workshop titled Citizen Earth: A Call for Collective Action that explores the connection between pollution and our health and well-being. It also provides tips on how simple changes in our behavior can have big payoffs for the planet we share. Your local union leadership can request a copy of this curriculum kit through your Servicing Rep.

The UAW Retiree Committee plays a vital role in ensuring that retired members of the United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) remain active and engaged within the union. The committee is structured to provide retirees with a voice in union affairs, allowing them to participate in various activities, advocate for policies that benefit retired workers, and maintain strong connections with their local union chapters.

The UAW Skilled Trades Committee represents and advocates for skilled trades workers within the United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW). This committee plays a crucial role in ensuring that skilled trades professionals receive proper training, fair representation, and support in their respective fields.

Purpose and Responsibilities

• Workplace Safety & Training: The committee promotes health and safety standards while advocating for ongoing training programs to enhance members' skills.
• Journeyman Card Processing: It assists members in obtaining and processing their Journeyman Cards, which officially recognize their expertise and qualifications.
• Representation & Advocacy: The committee addresses disputes related to job classifications and lines of demarcation within workplaces, ensuring fair treatment for skilled trades workers.
• Participation in UAW Events: Members of the committee represent skilled trades professionals at Regional Skilled Trades Councils and the International Union’s Annual Skilled Trades Conference.

The committee is dedicated to preserving the integrity of skilled trades classifications and ensuring that members receive the recognition and support they deserve.

The Union Label Committee informs and educates members about the products and services we buy and use as consumers. This committee helps to emphasize the importance of supporting goods and services produced by union members under union-won working conditions. And, keeps members informed of union products and their availability in the community. This committee also updates members on product manufacturing that has been moved out of the United States and product boycotts endorsed by the AFL-CIO.

This committee can promote union label by:

• Work with the Education Committee to conduct the Ethical Consumer workshop at your local union. Your local union leadership can request the curriculum kit through your Servicing Rep.
• Presenting Union Label information at membership meetings
• Developing and distributing buying guides – this can be an overall guide or specific, like: candy for Valentine’s, Easter, Halloween, back-to-school or Christmas shopping, there are certain times of the year when people pay attention to shopping
• Provide Union Label content and announcements for the Local Union newsletter, website or social media
• Asking people to take the Union Label Pledge
• Designing a traveling display to be used at civic and school functions
• Joining school boards or PTA’s to promote Buying American/Buying Union
• Attending Community or Town Hall meetings to promote spending tax dollars on Union made school buses, fire equipment and police equipment
• Asking management to buy or lease union-made equipment and office supplies and hire union companies and contractors to service the worksite
• Reminding leaders to use union vendors for catering picnics or parties
• Reminding members to book travel on union airlines and in union hotels

This is accomplished through leadership, guidance and education on matters of concern, such as:

The men and women who came to the aid of our nation when they were called upon, are a valuable resource to the entire labor movement. If you want to build and enhance the dignity that all Veterans have earned by serving their country, the Veterans Committee encourages you to participate.

• To educate the women of the local union of labor’s position on local, state and national laws regarding women’s issues.
• To build self-esteem.
• To provide leadership and educational training for women members so that they may become more active in the local union and seek leadership positions.
• To inform all union members about women and family issues.
• To encourage women members to become politically active.
• To discuss problems of women workers in the workplace with the local union leadership.
• To become active with other labor and women’s organizations supported by the International Union, UAW in order to promote labor’s agenda.
• To support the local union’s program.