A historic low turnout marked the UAW’s second direct election of officers, with fewer than 10 percent of eligible voters participating, according to the court-appointed monitor. The election saw just under 100,000 ballots cast, raising questions about member engagement and the union’s internal dynamics. The figures highlight a significant drop from past voting trends and underscore challenges in mobilizing rank-and-file participation. Critics may now scrutinize whether structural issues or broader discontent are driving the decline.
According to the court-appointed monitor, 99,670 ballots were cast in the UAW’s second-ever direct election of officers — representing less than 10 percent of those eligible to vote.
