UAW

American  

Or U.A.W.

1. United Automobile Workers (full name: International Union of United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America).

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Example Sentences

There’s a tradition, actually, in the UAW in particular when it comes to this kind of activism, back in the old days with the Vietnam War.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

Mr. Fain prevailed by advertising the rich contracts the UAW had recently reached with Detroit’s Big Three car makers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

The UAW tried and failed to organize workers at a Mercedes plant in Alabama.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

“This is exactly what our UAW family at Volkswagen has done in this agreement.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

“Wall Street and supposed industry experts said this was impossible,” UAW president Shawn Fain said in a press release.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025