United Auto Workers 2-B Lapel Pin
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United Auto Workers 2-B Lapel Pin in Good to Fair Condition, Visible Wear See Photos. A vintage United Auto Workers (UAW) 2-B lapel pin is a significant artifact of American labor history, representing a member from Region 2-B, one of the union's most historically active and prominent districts. Organized in 1939 with its original hub in Northwest Ohio, particularly Toledo—home to the influential Local 12 and iconic Jeep manufacturing—Region 2-B eventually expanded to cover a vital industrial corridor across Ohio and Indiana. These pins often feature the classic UAW "gear" emblem, often rendered in blue enamel on gold- or silver-tone metal, clearly displaying the "2-B" designation to indicate the wearer's specific regional affiliation. Worn with pride on a jacket or cap, this small but potent symbol identifies a worker from the diverse industries championed by the region, which encompass not only autoworkers at the "Big Three" but also aerospace manufacturers, brewery workers, foodservice staff, and healthcare professionals throughout the Midwest. For collectors of union memorabilia, the 2-B pin is a sought-after emblem of regional solidarity and the mid-century fight for workers' rights.
