Local Union Standing Committees are the tools through which the policies and programs aimed at strengthening our union are put to work. These committees support UAW members by implementing activities that further the social, economic and political goals of the UAW. Local Standing Committees are made up of individuals who may have a special interest or strenght in a particular area or they may just want to learn more about a subject and find a way to contribute to the labor movement.

An effective standing committee uses the diversity of its local membership to bring together ideas, opinions and information needed to support common labor objectives that include:

• Building solidarity among the membership
• Encouraging members to take part in activities in the local union
• Providing communication links within the workplace
• Becoming politically active
• Working with other standing committees to keep the membership informed of current issues
• Educating members to become active in the local union by setting up classes and exchanging information on issues that concern working families
• Working with out coalition partners in building a progressive social movement
• and such other committees as they deem necessary.

The Local 5287 Standing Committees consist solely of members who are full time Thomas Built Buses employees.

UAW Local 5287 Standing Committees

Citizenship and Legislative (CAP) Civil and Human RIghts Community Services Apparel and Consumer Affairs Conservation and Recreation Constitution and Bylaws Education	Union Label Veterans Women’s Chaplaincy Skilled Trades Local Union Press Association (LUPA) Election