The United Auto Workers (UAW) is a prominent labor union founded in 1935 that represents employees in the automotive, aerospace, and agricultural sectors, among others. Known for its influence in collective bargaining, the UAW negotiates contracts covering wages, benefits, and working conditions with major automakers such as General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. The union has been central to labor movements in the U.S., advocating for worker rights and shaping industry labor standards.