UAW members are leading the fight for economic and social justice in the workplace and beyond. Stand up UAW! UAW Region 1 represents locals across 8 counties in Michigan, in addition to Canadian UAW local 251 Promote social and economic justice through collective bargaining, meetings, education, communication, organizing new bargaining units, community action, administration of the organization, maintenance of its property and assets, delivery of benefits to represent members, fraternal and social activities and related activities which further the common interest of the membership.