Who+We+Are

= T he International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, also known as the UAW, is one of the biggest unions in North America. The UAW is composed of over 513,000 active members and over 575,000 retired members in the United States, Canada, And Puerto Rico. = = = = = = Since being found in 1935, the UAW has developed innovative partnerships with employers and negotiated industry leading wages and benefits for its members. UAW members have benefited from a number of collective bargaining breakthroughs, including: = = = = = = = = = = = = **UAW members belong to over 800 [|local unions]** across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. = = They get support around organizing new members, community activities etc. from both the national UAW offices and centers and each of 11 regional offices. =
 * = the first employer-paid health insurance plan for industrial workers =
 * = the first cost-of-living allowances =
 * = a pioneering role in product quality improvements =
 * = landmark job and income security provisions =
 * = comprehensive training and educational programs =

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who we are." //about the uaw//. N.p., 2010. Web. 18 Mar 2010. 