Fain Under Fire in UAW Election | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Shawn Fain, UAW president, is under fire as the Justice Department opens a grand jury probe into allegations he abused his power for his fiancée and her sister—claims Fain dismisses as political sabotage ahead of his leadership election. His rival, Vice President Rich Boyer, exposed the accusations, saying Fain retaliated for not approving perks for his fiancée’s family. As mail-in voting looms, Fain doubles down, framing the attacks as part of the fight against corporate power. An ethics monitor confirms Fain’s actions were retaliatory and part of a recurring pattern, while the union itself…