Fiat Chrysler and the UAW are facing a proposed class-action lawsuit filed by three employees’ following the recent corruption scandal involving money transfers to top union officials from the auto giant. The allegations concern the use of union dues paid between 2009-2015 for corrupted negotiations. Earlier this week former executive Al Iacobelli plead guilty to paying $1.5 million to UAW officials in order to gain bargaining leverage, the proposed class-action suit is seeking damages in connection with the corruption investigation.
See "Proposed class-action suit filed against Fiat Chrysler, UAW", The Tribune, January 29, 2018