Reformist candidates take several UAW union seats

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Reformist candidates take several UAW union seats

DETROIT, Michigan - Reformist candidates won several seats in a federal bribery and embezzlement scandal involving former United Auto Workers UAW union officials.

Reform challengers took six of 14 seats on the Union's International Executive Board, according to unofficial results posted this week on a federal court-appointed monitor's website.

They could win as many as eight, including the presidency, depending on the outcome of three runoff elections.

The reform candidates argued for a more confrontational approach in bargaining with Detroit's three automakers, General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, which would raise costs that would be passed on to consumers.

Even without the election, costs are likely to have gone up as workers seek a larger share of billions of dollars in profits.

The incumbent Ray Curry defeated challenger Shawn Fain by 614 votes, with 38.2 percent of the vote. Fain's 37.6 percent was compared to Fain's 37.6 percent. There will be a runoff election in January, because neither gained a majority.

Mike Booth and Rich Boyer took two of three vice president slots, while Margaret Mock ousted current Secretary-Treasurer Frank Stuglin.

Three regional director slots were taken by reform-minded candidates, with another scheduled for a runoff.

The winners will be sworn in on December 12th.

Fain said the companies were on notice to get ready for the election, and that's what Fain said in an interview. Over the years, our leadership has become too close to management, he said.

Curry's slate said that it was fighting for all active and retired members, saying our team has the experience and proven track record to build coalitions for the fight and deliver results. In December, union members decided to vote on leaders for the first time instead of having them picked by delegates to a convention.