Shawn Fain

President Donald Trump criticized UAW president Shawn Fain during a speech at GM Milford Proving Ground, labeling him 'bad news' for the auto industry. The remarks were made while Trump was addressing industry-related topics at the location.

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee advanced the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 with bipartisan support, a bill introduced by Sens. Elissa Slotkin and Bernie Moreno to ban Chinese vehicles with wireless communication capabilities from the U.S. due to data security and economic concerns. The legislation, supported by the United Auto Workers, would restrict connected vehicle software by 2027 and hardware by 2030, imposing penalties for non-compliance.

Shawn Fain, the United Auto Workers President, is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly using his authority to secure financial benefits for his fiancée and her sister. Fain has denied the allegations, accusing UAW Vice President Rich Boyer of making false claims to the union's federal monitor, Neil Barofsky, to influence the upcoming election. Barofsky's report alleges Fain retaliated against Boyer by removing him from overseeing Stellantis relations.

The US Department of Justice is investigating UAW president Shawn Fain over corruption allegations, including claims he pressured a union official for benefits to his family members. Fain denies the accusations, calling them 'bogus' and attributing them to election interference by an attorney with a 'grudge' over the union’s stance on Gaza.

The Department of Justice is investigating allegations that United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain improperly benefited his fiancée and retaliated against a senior union member.

The US Justice Department is investigating allegations that UAW President Shawn Fain pressured a union official to secure financial benefits for his fiancée and her sister. A grand jury subpoenaed the union’s court-appointed monitor, and Fain denied the claims, accusing Vice President Rich Boyer of trying to influence the UAW election. The union faces renewed scrutiny after resolving a prior corruption probe in 2020.

Autoworkers at American Axle (Dauch Corporation) in Three Rivers, Michigan, ratified a new union contract after a strike, securing a 36% wage increase to reach $30 hourly by 2030, along with additional paid days off and no healthcare concessions. The contract was approved by 80% of United Autoworkers Local 2093 members following a 10-day strike declared when their previous agreement expired on May 31.

UAW Local 2093 members ratified a four-year contract with American Axle, securing a $30-per-hour wage by 2030 and a 36% increase over the agreement. After a 10-day strike, the deal includes no healthcare premium increases and additional paid days off, with UAW President Shawn Fain and Local 2093 Bargaining Chair Josh Jager highlighting the union's refusal to accept concessions.

UAW and American Axle reached a tentative four-year contract after a 10-day strike, securing a $30/hour wage by 2030 for workers. The agreement includes immediate raises for legacy employees, no healthcare premium increases, and additional paid days off. Workers had previously accepted significant wage cuts in 2008 to save the facility.