DETROIT – The head of the United Auto Workers will meet this month with the U.S. attorney in Detroit to discuss potential changes for the union following a wide-ranging corruption probe.Matthew Schneider, the U.S.
Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, has floated the idea of the government taking control of the union and has pushed for letting each member vote on its leadership.The government’s corruption probe has been embarrassing for the UAW.
Ten union officials and a late official’s spouse have pleaded guilty since 2017, including former President Gary Jones.Some officials used union dues for golf, lodging and fancy meals, while others tapped cash from a Fiat Chrysler-UAW training center with approval from an FCA executive..