Members of United Auto Workers to vote on new union president in first-ever direct election
The United Auto Workers union is one of the largest unions in the US, and there is an upcoming vote to elect a new president. This will be the first direct election in the union's history, as previous union presidents were chosen by delegates until a bribery and embezzlement scheme prompted members to demand a direct election. The two individuals running for the UAW presidency include Ray Curry, the incumbent, and Shawn Fain, who began his career at a Chrysler plant. Both candidates share similar stances on wanting to restore traditional pensions and push for pay raises that align with costs of living.
See "Members of United Auto Workers to vote on new union president in first-ever direct election", Tom Kertscher, Mike Householder, and The Associated Press, Fortune, February 2, 2023