Our People

Our union is a democracy. From forming new bargaining units, to electing officers, UWUA is built and governed by collective action and member participation. Officers are elected and installed at each regular National Convention and serve terms of four years. By constitutional resolution, nominees must have been employed in the industries we represent.

Our executive board consists of the president, the executive vice president, the vice president, the secretary-treasurer, and 20 executive elected board members. Board members are charged with executing the instructions of the National Convention, and have the responsibility and power to direct the workings of the organization and to formulate policy affecting the good and welfare of the union.

Our staff bargain the strongest and most robust contracts in the industry, educate and train our members, and offer expert legal advice. With staff representatives assigned to serve every local and subject-matter experts available who can offer guidance on policy advocacy, bringing new members into the union and leading effective campaigns, we are here to fight for you.