Greetings - United Auto Workers

1 Greetings : The Constitution of the UAW is the highest law of our union. It provides the foundation for the day-to-day operations of our great union, and equally important, it sets forth the rights, guarantees and responsibilities of all UAW. members. The UAW's Constitution expresses our union's values and vision of a democratic society that embraces economic and social justice for all people. It unites us in solidarity and strengthens our union. We are proud of our Constitution and our power to stand together and adopt and abide by these guiding principles that determine our union's path and its future. This document, adopted at the UAW's 37th Constitutional Convention, reminds us that we are called to participate meaningfully in making positive decisions affecting our communities and our nation.

2 I urge you to carefully study our Constitution and apply its principles in your daily life, both as a member of a great democratic union and as a citizen in a democratic society. In Solidarity, Rory L. Gamble President International Union, UAW. Reprinted February 2020. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Article Page 1. 2. 3. 4. International Union 5. 6. 7. Powers of 8. 9. Political Requirements of Union 10. Officers and 11. 12. Duties of the International Executive 13. Duties of International 14. International 15. Fiscal 16. Initiation Fees and 17. Honorable Withdrawal Transfer 18. Unemployment and 19. Contracts and 20. National and Corporation Bargaining 21. National and Regional Wage-Hour 22. National and Regional Wage-Hour 23.

3 Community Action Program 24. Competitive Shop 25. Research 26. Civil and Human Rights 27. Education 28. Family Education Center 29. 30. Charges and Trials of International 31. Trials of 32. Public Review 33. 34. District 35. Amalgamated Local 36. Local Union Charters and Subordinate 37. Duties and Powers of Subordinate 38. Local Union 39. Installation 40. Duties of Local Union 41. Duties of Local Union 42. Opening and Closing 43. Initiation 44. Local Union 45. Stewards and 46. Local Union 47. Local Union 48. Local Union 49. Fraud in Local Union 50. 51. Board of International 52. Family 53. Canadian Local 54. Union 55. Ethical Practices Subject CONSTITUTION. of the International Union United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, UAW.

4 Note: Amendments adopted by the 2018 Constitutional Convention appear in bold type. Where a portion of a section has been deleted, the entire section, as amended, appears in bold type. The 2018 Convention provided that where the meaning of one article is changed, all related articles are automatically changed to carry out the intent of the change. PREAMBLE. We hold these truths to be self-evident; expressive of the ideals and hopes of the Workers who come under the jurisdiction of this INTERNATIONAL UNION, United AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE. AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT Workers OF AMERICA. (UAW): "that all men and women are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

5 That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men and women, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." Within the orderly processes of such government lies the hope of the worker in advancing society toward the ultimate goal of social and economic justice. The precepts of democracy require that Workers through their union participate meaningfully in making decisions affecting their welfare and that of the communities in which they live. Managerial decisions have far reaching impact upon the quality of life enjoyed by the Workers , the family, and the community. Management must recognize that it has basic responsibilities to advance the welfare of the Workers and the whole society and not alone to the stockholders.

6 It is essential, therefore, that the concerns of Workers and of society be taken into account when basic managerial decisions are made. The structure of work established by management is designed to make of the Workers an adjunct to the tool rather than its master. This, coupled with the authoritarian climate of the workplace, robs the worker of her/his dignity as an adult human being. This belies the democratic heritage we cherish as citizens in a society rooted in democratic values. 3. Essential to the UAW's purpose is to afford the opportunity for Workers to master their work environment; to achieve not only improvement in their economic status but, of equal importance, to gain from their labors a greater measure of dignity, of self- fulfillment and self-worth.

7 Workers must also participate meaningfully in political and legislative action because government impacts importantly on their lives and on their communities. If government is to be the means by which people achieve a humanitarian and equitable society, it must be a responsible and accountable government. Therefore, the UAW has the duty and responsibility to promote real and meaningful participatory democracy through its members and their families, so that free people and their institutions may be heard in the councils of government and so that officeholders are guided by principle alone. To achieve these wholesome objectives: Management must accept union organization and collective bargaining as an essential and constructive force in our democratic society.

8 The Workers must be provided a meaningful voice in maintaining a safe and healthful workplace with decent working conditions, and must enjoy secured rights, together with a satisfactory standard of living and maximum job security;. The Workers must have a voice in their own destiny and the right to participate in making decisions that affect their lives before such decisions are made;. The UAW must play an active role at all levels of government to protect the lives and rights of its members and their families. We must work constantly on the political and legislative problems facing the whole society;. Union members must take seriously their responsibilities as citizens and work, through their union and individually, to realize the goals of participatory democracy and responsible and accountable government.

9 4. Art. 1-2. ARTICLE 1. Name This Organization shall be known as the International Union, United AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE AND AGRICULTURAL. IMPLEMENT Workers OF AMERICA (UAW), hereinafter referred to as the International Union. This document shall be officially known as the Constitution and Bylaws of said International Union, and it shall also be the Constitution of every affiliated subordinate body. 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, gender identity or gender expression, all employees under the jurisdiction of this International Union.

10 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 Labor Movement and to develop and maintain an intelligent and dignified membership; to vote and work for the election of candidates and the passage of improved legislation in the interest of all labor. To enforce existing laws; to work for the repeal of those which are unjust to Labor; to work for legislation on a national scale, having as its object the establishment of real social and unemployment insurance, the expense of which to be borne by the employer and the Government.