Member Center

Welcome to your union! Whether you're new to UAW 2750 or have been here for years, this is your hub for getting involved, staying informed, and connecting with your coworkers across NIH.

(Y)our History

UAW 2750 didn't come from nowhere. Fellows across NIH spent years organizing, and in 2023 we won our union. In 2024, we ratified our first contract. Read the full history.

And we're part of something larger. UAW 2750 is the first higher education union in UAW Region 8 and the first federal union in the UAW. We work alongside other unions through the AFL-CIO of Maryland, collaborate with UAW locals across sectors and institutions through Region 8, and are active in the UAW's Higher Education department — working with unions representing researchers, postdocs, grad workers, and faculty at institutions including Johns Hopkins, the University of Washington, Caltech, the University of California, Columbia, UPenn, and more. Our solidarity extends beyond NIH, because a fair future for Fellows is bound up with a fair future for all workers.

Participating in building a strong union for all Fellows

The heart of our union is the membership meeting, held monthly, where Fellows come together to make decisions, discuss our work, and set the direction of our union. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Our union is led by Fellows, for Fellows. The Executive Board consists of nine elected coworkers responsible for administering the local and carrying out the vision and decisions set by the full membership. Head Stewards represent Fellows across NIH's campuses and districts, meeting quarterly alongside the Executive Board to align resources and build leadership union-wide. And Stewards are trained coworkers responsible for regularly checking in with Fellows in their area, educating members about their rights, and helping enforce our contract— any member can become a steward. Learn more: Meet your elected leadership | Learn about stewards and access the steward guide (WIP) | Read the membership-decided 2025-2026 priorities plan

We also have a growing number of committees and working groups run and led by Fellows, including the Organizing Committee, Citizenship and Legislative (CAP) Committee, Education Committee, Elections Committee, International Fellows Working Group, and more. Standing Committees and new groups form as members identify needs and take initiative together.

Not sure where to start? Fill out this form or reach out by email and a coworker organizing your union will be in touch.

Staying Connected

Stay connected by following our bluesky and instagram, and checking our events calendar, which you can add directly to your Google account. To ensure you receive the latest updates, make sure your personal email is on file and up to date by filling out this form, and update your mailing address to receive important mailings — including your ballot for UAW International Executive Board elections, because UAW members elect not just local leadership, but the leadership of our entire international union.

For more, explore Frequently Asked Questions and FAQs for visa holders. You can also find our full contract and overview of our rights, protections, and benefits we won through collective bargaining.