Talk About It Wednesday's

Join us for our "Talk About It Wednesdays" podcast where we will be discussing, "Peace Of Mine: Prioritizing Your Mental Health This Holiday Season.” Whether you are dealing with family dynamics, financial pressures, or just feeling overwhelmed by the season, Dr. Kathy Barton Brown and host LaShawn English will share their insights.

The UAW Women's Department presents Talk About It Wednesdays with host Nikki Smith and guest Larry Robinson, who discuss the role of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with in the UAW.

UAW Women's Department presents Talk About It Wednesday's Power in Pause with Diana Bitner, MD, MSCP, FACOG and host LaShawn English, Director of the UAW Women's Department and Director of UAW Region 1.

The UAW Women’s Department, under the direction of LaShawn English, is proud to share a new resource grounded in our ongoing commitment to advancing the rights, health, and dignity of women and working families across our union and beyond.

We’re launching the Womb to Worksite Toolkit—a powerful, easy-to-use guide designed to protect and empower pregnant, postpartum, and lactating workers, along with the union leaders, stewards, and grievance handlers who support them.

This toolkit includes clear, actionable information about key federal protections such as the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Break Time for Nursing Mothers, and the PUMP Act—plus enforcement strategies, real-life examples, and organizing tools tailored to the needs of our union members.

To expand access and learning, we’re also releasing a limited podcast series that brings these issues to life with union scenarios, and practical tools for building safer, more equitable workplaces.

Inside the Toolkit & Podcast Series, you’ll find:

A breakdown of federal workplace protections for pregnancy and postpartum 
How to file and follow up on grievances
Case studies and real-world union scenarios
Tools to educate members and enforce protections locally

Access the toolkit and podcast introduction video here:
Womb to Worksite Toolkit: https://uaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Womb-to-Worksite-5.2025.pdf

This effort reflects our department’s unwavering belief that care is work, and every worker deserves protection and respect. Together, we can ensure our union contracts, workplaces, and policies reflect the needs and power of working women and families.

UAW Director LaShawn English is joined by special guest Gail Perry-Mason. They break down smart financial strategies for working families! Let’s talk money, moves, and making it work for YOU.

On this episode we discuss navigating legislation, overcoming obstacles, and winning for women at the state level to empower and encourage women to take their place at the table. We are honored to be joined by our special guests, Michigan State Senator and Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Sarah Anthony and Michigan State Senator and Assistant President ProTempore Erika Geiss who will lend to the conversation by sharing their experience and political wisdom.