Useful Resources
Grievance Handling
Are you a grievance handler who wants to connect with Stewards, Committeepeople, and other union representatives across the UAW? Join our Stewards Network, and get help handling grievances, building member involvement, and enforcing your contract.
Videos
Legal Rights of Union Representatives | UAW Member Action
Dealing with Difficult Supervisors | UAW Member Action
Articles and Guidebooks
”Management Stall Tactics” | CWA Local 4900
Books
The Union Steward's Complete Guide 3rd Edition (Purchase for $29.95)
The Legal Rights of Union Stewards (Purchase for $20.00)
Just Cause (Purchase for $20.00)
The FMLA Handbook (Purchase for $20.00)
How to Win Past Practice Grievances (Purchase for $13.00)
UAW Contracts
Online Contracts
Ford (2023-2028)
General Motors (2023-2028)
Stellantis (2023-2028)
John Deere (2021-2026)
Your Right to a Copy of Your Contract
Every UAW member has a legal right to a copy of the current collective bargaining agreement(s) that apply to their job. This right is protected by federal law: the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA).
If the contract book is not yet printed, federal law requires the local union to provide a photocopy to any member who requests the contract.
If you get put off when you ask for a copy, you should put your request in writing and mail it certified mail. If you still have trouble getting a copy of your contract, click here to send us a message.
Contract Negotiations
Videos
Articles
A Case Study of the 2024 Contract Bargaining Campaign at Daimler Truck | UAW
"Legal Rights in a Contract Campaign" | Labor Notes
Turning the Tables: Participation & Power in Negotiations | UC Berkeley Labor Center
Books
No Contract, No Peace (Purchase for $20.00)
Member Rights
UAW Constitution (Updated last: 2022 Constitutional Convention)
“About the LMRDA and the Union Members’ Bill of Rights” | Association for Union Democracy
RunninG for Union Office
If you are thinking of running for union office, click here to send us a message. Our network includes many UAW leaders who have run in union elections and won. We can connect you with legal and organizing advice.
Running For Local Union Office (Purchase for $20.00)