Building Our Unions and
Protecting Our Communities
Welcome to the UAW Region 8 website. The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is one of the largest and most diverse unions in North America, with members in virtually every sector of the economy.
UAW-represented workplaces range from multinational corporations, small manufacturers and state and local governments to colleges and universities, hospitals and private non-profit organizations.
The International Union is broken down into nine regions. Region 8 includes 40,000 members in the states of Tennessee,
Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, New Mexico, Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and the following counties of Pennsylvania: Franklin, Cumberland, Adams, York.
Tim Smith is the Director of Region 8.
George Palmer is the Assistant Director of Region 8.
The purpose to the Region 8 website is to tell the public:
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Region Office
Read a welcome from our Director Tim Smith.
To Read the UAW Constitution Click Here
Region Offices
UAW Region 8
151 Maddox-Simpson Parkway
Lebanon, TN 37090-5345
TEL: (615) 443-7654
FAX: (615) 443-7697
UAW Region 8 Dallas Office
Eldorado Towers
8787 N Stemmons FWY Suite 350
Dallas, Texas 75247
TEL: 214-267-6550
Fax:214-267-6565
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Latest News From Region 8 |
November 29, 2023
Local 3520 Newsletter
UAW To Start Organizing Drives at
13 Automotive Manufacturers
November 21, 2023
Thanksgiving Message From
UAW Region 8 Director Tim Smith
Thanksgiving Video from
Region 8 Director Tim Smith and AD George Palmer
Local 737 and 1853 Participate in
Nashville NAACP Awards
November 19, 2023
Local 3064 Supports Local Sheriff’s Department
Pink Patch Project
Region 8 Voices
Local 2409 Member Ethan Kirby
November 16, 2023
Oklahoma Labor Hall of Fame
November 14, 2023
Bargaining Update- What's Up With Cola
November 13, 2023
Local 2195 Hold November Meeting-
UAW President Emeritus Ron Gettelfinger
Swears in New Officers
November 12, 2023
UAW SWFL Retiree Council Meeting
November 14, 2023
Region 8 Voices
Local 862 Member Tina Jenkins
November 9, 2023
Who Are We? UAW!
Get Your Region 8 Hoodies Today!
November 8, 2023
Region 8 Voices
Local 862 Member Stephanie “Bubbles” Collins
Veterans Day Message from Region 8 Director Tim Smith and Assistant Director George Palmer
November 4, 2023
GM Contract Rollout
Ford Contract Highlights
Stellantis Contract Highlights
GM Contract Highlights
Region 8 Voices
Local 862 Member Penny Rowe
November 3, 2023
Region 8 IAC Representative
Lawrence Hamilton Passes
November 2, 2023
GM Leadership Meeting Scheduled For November 7
Attendance and Reimbursement Policy for Regional GM Informational Meetings
November 1, 2023
Region 8 Voices
Local 862 Member Joseph Williams
Local 2164 Newsletter
Local 2195 November Retiree Chapter Meeting Planned
October 31, 2023
October 29, 2023
Local 1853 Join The Stand Up Strike
Region 8 Voices
Local 2926 Member Austin Arington
October 28, 2023
Trunk or Treat At Local 2164
October 27, 2023
Region 8 Lebanon Office Pinkout Day
Update On Ford Contract
October 26, 2023
Friday October 27 Pink Out Day
For Breast Cancer Awareness
October 25, 2023
UAW Announces Tentative Agreement At Ford-
Local 862 Hold Solidarity Wednesday Rally
Region 8 Voices
Local 862 Member Vanda Moore
The Winchester Star
'We Sacrifice Now': Auto Workers Strike Continues At Distribution Center In Frederick County
Region 8 Voices
Local 862 Member Telicia Wilson
October 24, 2023
Local 276 Of Arlington, Texas Goes on Strike-
TV Interview With Region 8 Director Tim Smith
October 23, 2023
Local 3062 Women’s Committee Lend Helping Hand
October 22, 2023
Region 8 Voices
Local 862 Member Telicia Wilson
October 21, 2023
Local 3047 Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary
October 19, 2023
Local 2083 UPDATE: ZF STRIKE IS OVER
October 18, 2023
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Visits Local 862
On The Picket Line
Region 8 Voices
Local 3036 Member Delisa Sanders
Despite Kentucky’s ‘Right To Work’ Laws, Labor Unions Thrive In Louisville, And Beyond | Lexington Hearld-Leader Opinion Piece
Video From Local 862 on The Line
October 17, 2023
Local 862 Retirees Join The Picket Line
October 13, 2023
Updates From The Picket Lines
Local 862
Local 1247 and Local 171
Local 1590
Local 946
Local 2420
October 12, 2023
How You Can Support UAW Members At GM, Ford and Stellantis
How You Can Support MACK Truck Members
Local 862 Members Joined On The Picket Line By UAW Region 8 Director Tim Smith, Assistant Director George Palmer and UAW President Emeritus Ron Gettelfinger
October 11, 2023
Region 8 Leadership Join Local 2301
On The Picket Line
Region 8 Voices
Local 2195 Member Ken Garner
October 10, 2023
Jacksonville Employees Join National UAW Strike
October 9, 2023
Tennessee /Alabama State CAP Elect New Officers
Indian River IAC Support Striking UAW Members
October 8, 2023
Region 8 Voices
Local 862 Member Rodney Janes
October 6, 2023
Kentucky State CAP Hold Bowling Green Meeting
October 5, 2023
Call To Action From
The UAW Women’s Department
Local 946 Joined On The Picket Line By American Federation of Teachers
October 04, 2023
Region 8 Voices-
Local 599 Member Ray Davis
Candlelight Memorial Planned on The Picket Line
for 2406 Member Darnell Golden
October 02, 2023
UAW In The News Updates
UAW Local 2195 October Retiree Meeting
October 01, 2023
Local 2404 Host Visitors To The Line
Region 8 Voices-
Local 3036 Member Renesha Hughes
September 29, 2023
Donate to Help the Members of 2083
As They Strike For Justice
UAW In The News- Strike Updates
September 28, 2023
Director Smith Joins Local 2406 On The Picket Line
Photos From The Picket Line
UAW SWFL Retiree Council
October Meeting Planned
Andrew Spar, President Of Florida Education Association And Kender Plowden, An Executive Assistant At F.E.A Join Striking UAW Members
September 27, 2023
Region 8 Voices-
Local 862 Member Timmy Janes
September 26, 2023
Strike Update- Local 2083
UAW Region 8 Director Tim Smith Visits Picket Lines at Locals 860, 816 and 2360
AD George Palmer Joins Local 1649 Orlando, FL On The Picket Line
Texas AFL-CIO Statement of Solidarity on UAW Auto Strike Coming to Texas Facilities
U.S. President Joe Biden to Join UAW President Shawn Fain and Stand Up Strikers on Picket Line
President Biden Urges Striking Auto Workers To ‘Stick With It’ In Picket Line Visit Unparalleled In History
Region 8 Director Tim Smith Visits Picket Lines in Georgia and West Virginia
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September 25, 2023
UAW Region 8 Members Participate in
Tennessee NAACP
UAW Region 8 Staff Retiree Tom Savage Honored |
September 24, 2023
Region 8 Voices-
Local 400 Member Twilla Parker |
| Winchester Star- Auto Workers Expand Strike To 38 Sites Including Mopar Distribution Center In Frederick County |
| Strike Update- Local 2360 - Local 2404 |
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September 23, 2023
Region 8 Members on the Picket Line
NAACP walking the line with
UAW Local 2406 Memphis, Tennessee.
Local 2083 Tuscaloosa Alabama
2360 Stellantis Mopar Dallas TX
Today at GM local 2404
September 22, 2023
UAW Expands Strike At GM and Stellantis
UAW Local 2404 GM Charlotte, North Carolina, parts distribution center on strike.
UAW Local 868 PDC Mopar in Atlanta, Georgia Standing Up.
UNA Bigelow Passes
UAW Local 862 Host Stand Up Rally
Local 2083 Enters Day Three of Strike
September 21, 2023
You are the U In Union! Join Us Today!
September 20, 2023
Bargaining Update- Local 862 Rally
Region 8 Voices-
Local 2195 Member Lue Adams
Local 2083 Votes Down ZF Offer,
Rallies For Strong Contract
September 19, 2023
UAW Region 8 T-Shirt Offers
UAW In The News
September 18, 2023
Local 1853 Ready To Stand Up
September 17, 2023
Local 1590 Day Of Caring Project
Improves Historic Cemetery
UAW On The Sunday Morning Talk Shows
Region 8 Voices-
Local 1407 Member Lisa Lane
September 16, 2023
UAW Local 862 Travel To Detroit To Join Rally
Check Out the Region 8 Supporting Bargaining Page
September 15, 2023
Region 8 Statement on Automotive Strikes
Region 8 Leadership Supporting Local 2083
September 14, 2023
Get Contract Updates Here
Local 129 Members Standing In Support of
Detroit Three Bargaining
September 13, 2023
Region 8 Voices-
Local 862 Member Juan Terry
September 9, 2023
Central Labor Council Of
Middle Tennessee Labor Day Rally
Region 8 Voices-
Local 1407 Member Sedric Savage
September 07, 2023
Region 8 Voices-
Local 1183 Member Mack McDonaugh
Region 8 Voices-
Local 862 Member Johnny Cordova
September 03, 2023
Region 8 Voices-
Local 862 Member Johnny Cordova
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