September 2025

As the current Recording Secretary of UAW Local 602 and the former Union Label Chair, I’ve always believed in the importance of supporting union-made products. When you buy union-made, you’re not just getting a quality item—you’re backing the workers who built it. Every purchase is a chance to say, “I support fair wages, safe working conditions, and jobs that stay right here in America.” It’s an easy way to put your money where your values are.

A lot of people don’t realize just how many union-made options are out there, from cars to clothing to household goods. The label matters. When you choose union, you’re helping protect good-paying jobs and making sure the next generation has the same opportunities we’ve had. It’s not about politics—it’s about standing with working people and strengthening the middle class.

Those choices at the checkout line might seem small, but they add up in a big way.

If you’re ever not sure what’s union-made, there’s help out there. You can always reach out to your local union’s current Union Label Chairperson—they’ll have resources and lists to point you in the right direction, whether you’re looking for American-made tools, union-stitched clothing, or even beer brewed by union hands.

Supporting union-made isn’t complicated—it’s about being mindful of where our products come from and remembering that every dollar is a vote for the kind of economy we want to see.

In solidarity

Rob