UAW President Shawn Fain Probed For Alleged Demands To Benefit His Domestic Partner

Shawn Fain, the President of the United Auto Workers, is under investigation for allegedly making demands to benefit his domestic partner and her sister. This comes amid a broader probe into the UAW’s internal operations.

What Happened: A federal watchdog, Neil Barofsky, is investigating Fain for allegedly demanding benefits for his domestic partner and her sister, as per a court filing on Monday, reported by The Wall Street Journal.

The investigation also includes Fain’s decision to remove UAW Vice President Rich Boyer from his role as the union’s top negotiator with Chrysler parent Stellantis in May.

Boyer claims that the demands made by Fain would have amounted to “financial misconduct.” The UAW leader has justified his decision regarding Boyer, alleging that the UAW vice president had been derelict in his duties related to enforcing the contract negotiated with Stellantis last fall.

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Why It Matters: The investigation is part of a broader dispute between the UAW and the court-appointed watchdog over access to the union’s internal documents, which Barofsky argues he needs to ensure that officials are complying with a 2020 settlement.

Fain, who was elected as the UAW President in 2023, has been under scrutiny for various allegations. In June, he was investigated for alleged retaliation against other union leaders. The probe, initiated by monitor Barofsky in February, examined claims of retaliation against UAW Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock for her refusal to authorize certain expenses for Fain’s office.

Earlier in May, the UAW pushed for a new election at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama following its defeat in a unionization vote. The union alleged that Mercedes-Benz engaged in unfair labor practices, including the dismissal of pro-union workers and conducting anti-union meetings, which influenced the outcome of the initial vote.

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This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Kaustubh Bagalkote