Description: The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is a labor union that represents workers in the automotive, aerospace, agricultural implement and related manufacturing and service industries; its mission is to organize workers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, protect jobs and pensions, improve wages and benefits, and advance workplace safety and economic and social justice for members. Type: Labor union (international) Policies: Collective bargaining and contract enforcement, wage and benefit improvements, pension and retirement security, workplace health and safety, organizing and representation, industrial and trade policies that support domestic manufacturing and jobs, training and apprenticeship programs, and political advocacy on labor, economic and social policy Funding: Primarily funded by member dues and assessments, with additional revenue from investments, member services and voluntary contributions to political and organizing funds (including an affiliated political action committee) Affiliates: Affiliated local UAW unions and councils, the AFL-CIO and broader labor movement organizations; historically prominent UAW leaders include figures such as Walter Reuther; the union also operates an affiliated political action committee and partners with other labor and community groups
