But there’s a catch. The union hasn’t agreed to remain neutral on the referendum. (It asks for employer neutrality during organizing drives.) Mr. Gamble pledged to “educate” members, with an apparent focus on the drawbacks of change. He promises the union won’t “twist anybody’s arms,” but he’s previously said he opposes opening up union elections. If this deal is really meant to provide for “genuine democratic reform,” as Mr. Schneider says, union leaders have an obligation to remain neutral.
The Flaw in the UAW Corruption Settlement
