![]() “While the election was close, it is clear that our membership has long wanted to see a more aggressive approach with our employers. For too long, the UAW has been controlled by leadership with a top-down, company union philosophy who have been unwilling to confront management, and as a result we’ve seen nothing but concessions, corruption, and plant closures,” Fain said in a statement released March 25. “This election was not just a race between two candidates, it was a referendum on the direction of the UAW. The Administration Caucus, which was founded by Walter Reuther and has It’s also historic because it ends 77 consecutive years of rule by UAW’s top officials were elected by delegates at a union convention. ![]() Members voted directly to elect their top officers. Won every seat it contested in the UAW’s officer elections.įain’s outright victory marks the first-ever election in which UAW Promising more militancy and rank-and-file participation the slate has Released by UAW Members United, Fain’s victory was “all but assured.” Fain led the UAW Members United slate, Fain was leading Curry 69, 386 to 68, 881, a difference of 505 votes with 586 remaining unresolved, challenged ballots, according to the UAW’s Independent Monitor. Incumbent Ray Curry in a nail-biting finish.įain’s win was all but certain leading into continued count of challenged ballots on March 25. Challenger Shawn Fain has officially won the historic runoff electionįor the presidency of the United Auto Workers (UAW), defeating ![]()
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