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

Leadership in Question: UAW President Shawn Fain's Rising Power In a pivotal moment for the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, President Shawn Fain's quadrennial constitutional convention has marked a significant shift in his status within the organization. Once seen as a reform-minded outsider, Fain has demonstrated his growing influence and authority within the union, sparking concerns about his leadership style and potential opposition heading into the fall's elections. As the UAW navigates a critical period in its history, Fain's convention has crystallized the opposition he faces, setting the stage for a contentious battle for control of the union. With his leadership ambitions on full display, Fain's future at the helm of the UAW remains uncertain.

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 ...