Standing Committees

One of the lesser-known programs of the UAW draws its inspiration from the very core of what founded our union – compassion and caring. The UAW Chaplaincy program started in the mid-eighties as a pilot project at Local 599 in Flint, Michigan.

To educate the women of the local union of labor’s position on local, state and national laws regarding women’s issues.

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.

The Veterans Committee seeks members who are willing to represent the interest of all active and retired UAW Veterans and their families. This committee is dedicated to advocating for the political and social concerns of Veterans.

This committee provides a variety of opportunities that fall into two categories: recreation, which includes leisure time activities, and conservation, which includes environmental concerns.

The Consumer Affairs Committee monitors the social conscience and performance of companies in order to ensure members consume safe and honest products and services.

The Education Committee is responsible for building the power of the movement through educating and training members of their local union.

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.

The Civil and Human Rights Committee is an essential guardian of the “No Discrimination” policy of our union.

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.

UAW CITIZENSHIP AND LEGISLATIVE (CAP) COMMITTEE

Purpose of the Committee