Category: Fain, Shawn

Shawn Fain, Who Pledged to Reform U.A.W., Faces Internal Dissent

Dissidents are seeking to oust Mr. Fain as president of the United Automobile Workers union as he prepares to run for re-election next year.
Autoworkers Union Chief Gives Trump’s Tariffs a Mixed Review

In an address to the U.A.W., Shawn Fain said a targeted approach could help bring jobs back to the United States, but he criticized universal duties.
Trump’s Tariffs Leave Automakers With Tough, Expensive Choices

Carmakers are likely to face higher costs regardless of how they respond to President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts.
U.A.W. Seeks Union Election at Ford Battery Plant in Kentucky

The United Automobile Workers union asked a federal labor regulator to conduct an election at a factory Ford jointly owns with a South Korean battery company.
Jeff Bezos, Jay Powell, Serena Williams and More Will Speak at the DealBook Summit

The conference on Dec. 4 will bring together the biggest names in business, politics and culture.
Why Stellantis, Owner of Chrysler, Jeep and Ram, Is Struggling

The automaker, created by a 2021 merger, is dealing with labor unrest, slumping sales and a revolt from its dealers.
A Tim Walz Economics Primer

Here’s how business executives and donors are evaluating Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, especially on taxes, labor unions, energy policy and more.
UAW Endorses Kamala Harris for President in 2024 Race

The United Automobile Workers had backed President Biden but did not immediately endorse the vice president. Ms. Harris will rally with U.A.W. members in Detroit next week.
The U.A.W. Is Holding Off on Endorsing Harris

Unlike other prominent unions, the auto workers are taking their time to ensure that the vice president is aligned with them on key policy questions.
U.A.W. Monitor Reveals Details About Investigation Into Union Leader

A court-appointed monitor said he was looking into allegations that a union official was punished for resisting actions that would have benefited the union president’s partner and her sister.
U.A.W.’s Monitor Investigates Accusations Against Its Leader, Shawn Fain

The court-appointed monitor is looking into allegations by two union officials that they were punished for raising questions on financial matters.
U.A.W. Reaches Accord on Pay and Safety at E.V. Battery Plant

The agreement, if ratified, will cover 1,600 workers making batteries for General Motors in Ohio. The union said it would be a model for efforts elsewhere.