Description: UE Eastern Region is the Eastern Regional Council of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE), an independent democratic labor union. The Region represents dozens of UE local unions across the eastern United States and provides member support, collective bargaining assistance, training and leadership development, organizing and solidarity coordination, and regional political action on behalf of workers. Type: Labor union (regional council of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America - UE) Policies: Advocates for collective bargaining and stronger workplace protections, pro-union and pro-organizing legislation, living wages and benefits, workplace health and safety, public-sector worker rights, and broader progressive economic and social-justice policies; also engages in political endorsements and member mobilization. Funding: Primarily funded by member dues and monthly per-capita payments from affiliated UE local unions; may also receive limited donations, grants, and support coordinated with the national union. Affiliates: United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) national union; the Region's affiliated UE local unions across eastern states; allied labor organizations, local labor councils and progressive worker coalitions.
