We emphasize membership involvement, local autonomy and a principled, aggressive approach to dealing with the boss. Here are a few of the details about how and why UE works. We emphasize local autonomy and strong local unions. Unlike most unions, UE district councils are made up of representatives from UE local unions, independent from the national union. The highest decision making body in UE, the national convention is held yearly, made up of delegates from UE local unions.
Delegates debate and set UE policy, engage in workshops and elect the union's top officers.
Any constitutional amendments must be ratified by a majority of UE locals . The primary function of the national union is to organize new members, provide support for UE locals and work to improve the working and living conditions of all working people. Here's how it we do it.