A leadership shake-up at the United Auto Workers comes as the labor union tries to shake off a recent corruption scandal and prepares for negotiations with major automakers.
of the votes in December to secure his position at the top spot, garnering 38.6% of the vote while reform candidate Shawn Fain came in close behind with 38%.Fain voiced his confidence in UAW Members United candidates on Wednesday.
"UAW members have had enough with concessions and company-friendly leadership," Fain told FOX Business in a statement. "After a decade of big profits for the Detroit automakers, we are coming for our fair share whether the companies like it or not. The automakers can expect a much more proactive approach from a new administration." Curry's campaign did not respond to FOX Business' request for comment.
UAW President Ray Curry speaks at a roundtable at UAW Region 1A office in Taylor, Michigan on Nov. 29, 2021. A runoff election this week will determine whether Curry remains at the helm of the union. Mark Mix, president of National Right to Work, says Curry is seen as part of the old guard, which is likely what sparked the movement behind UAW Members United rallying for change. However, no matter who ultimately wins, the jury is still out on whether the new blood on the union's leadership team will lead to more transparency and accountability than in the past.
He pointed to lyrics from an old song from The Who, suggesting what UAW members can expect under new leadership, "Meet the old boss, same as the new boss."
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