Bylaws Amendment: Streamlining the Process of Becoming a UAWD Supporter

This bylaws amendment was passed at the 2026 Spring Membership Meeting via Zoom on May 3rd, 2026

Whereas, the ability for UAW members to become UAWD supporters has enabled many to get involved and learn about our organization as they are learning about class struggle unionism and our UAWD Member Platform, meaning they can build relationships before deciding if they would like to become UAWD members;

Whereas, UAWD membership meetings are scheduled once a quarter, meaning supporters are often not able to attend a given membership meeting;

Whereas, because there are clear expectations of UAWD members, it is beneficial to allow members who still agree with our platform to return to supporter status for a time, while they have other obligations, and still be able to return to being a member at any later time.

Be it resolved, that Article III of the UAWD Bylaws be rewritten in the following way (language in bold is added and language that is struck through is removed):

Article III: Members

Section 1: Becoming a UAWD Supporter or UAWD Member

All UAW members in good standing are eligible to become supporters and members of UAWD. However, the organization reserves the right to exclude those who are opposed to the principles within these bylaws. All UAWD members have a right to attend the UAWD Annual National Meeting. All UAWD members who are in attendance and in good standing have the right to vote and the right to speak on all matters brought before the Annual National Meeting.

A UAW member becomes a UAWD supporter immediately upon paying the supporter fee, as described in Article VIII. There is no time limit on being a supporter, supporters may retain supporter status indefinitely if they so choose. Three months after becoming a supporter, the supporter is eligible to become a UAWD member. To become a member, a supporter must complete the following items: 1) attend a at least one UAWD orientation or membership meeting membership meeting, 2) agree to our ‘UAWD Member Platform,’ and 3) agree to our ‘UAWD Member Participation Commitments.’ The Steering Committee or membership shall establish any process required to educate and onboard supporters who are interested in completing these items and becoming members. Upon the adoption of this Bylaw, all UAWD members in good standing shall be given one month to determine if they would like to become members, at which point they will become supporters and remain eligible to become members at any later time. To maintain membership status, members shall complete these items once per year. At any time, a member may notify the Steering Committee that they would like to return to being a supporter. As long as a supporter who has previously been a member maintains good standing, they may return to being a member at any time, provided they complete the items above.

The ‘UAWD Member Platform’ shall be established or amended by the UAWD membership at membership meetings and shall be based on class struggle and rank-and-file unionist politics. The ‘UAWD Member Participation Commitments’ shall also be established or amended by the UAWD membership at membership meetings. Both documents shall be posted publicly on the UAWD website.