Former outsider Shawn Fain seeks to overcome his own controversies for 2nd term as UAW president

UAW Convention Highlights Fain's Rise to Power and Challenges Ahead The United Auto Workers' (UAW) quadrennial constitutional convention has marked a significant milestone in the tenure of President Shawn Fain, who has transformed from a reform-minded outsider to a dominant force within the union. The convention, held to amend the UAW's constitution, has showcased Fain's growing influence and set the stage for a contentious election season ahead. As the UAW prepares to head into the fall's election cycle, Fain's opponents have emerged, signaling a potential showdown for control of the union. With Fain's rising star power, the question on everyone's mind is: who will be able to challenge his leadership and what does this mean for the future of the UAW?

The UAW’s quadrennial constitutional convention showed how far President Shawn Fain has come from his status as a reform-minded outsider, and crystalized his opposition heading into this fall’s ...