What is the UAWs purpose?
The UAW’s purpose is spelled out in the Constitution as follows: Constitution – Article 2 “Objects” Section 1: To improve working conditions, create a uniform system of shorter hours, higher wages, health care and pensions: to maintain and protect the interests of workers under the jurisdiction of this International Union. Section 2: To unite in one organization, regardless of religion, race, creed, color, sex, political affiliation or nationality, age, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, all employees under the jurisdiction of this International Union. Section 3: To improve the sanitary and working conditions of employment within the workplace and in the accomplishment of these necessary reforms, we pledge ourselves to utilize the conference room and joint agreements; or if these fail to establish justice for the workers under the jurisdiction of this International Union, to advocate and support strike action. Section 4: To educate our membership in the history of the La
