by Justin | Dec 13, 2021 | Administration Caucus, Auto News, Direct Elections, One Member One Vote, Referendum Vote, UAW Corruption Scandal
Undoubtedly, such a strong showing in favor of direct election is a sharp repudiation of the union’s Administrative Caucus, the self-perpetuating cabal that has run the UAW for decades and included some leaders who illegally enriched themselves to the detriment...
by Justin | Dec 12, 2021 | Administration Caucus, Direct Elections, One Member One Vote, Referendum Vote, Workers World
The rank-and-file caucus United All Workers for Democracy built a broad, grassroots campaign to promote voter turnout for direct elections. A team of volunteers helped with phone banking, text banking, leafletting, social media outreach and generating media publicity....
by Justin | Dec 7, 2021 | Direct Elections, Eric Mann, One Member One Vote, Referendum Vote, UAW Corruption Scandal, Voices from the Frontlines
Mike and Scott discuss the referendum results and what comes next. Listen to the interview here.
by Justin | Dec 4, 2021 | Administration Caucus, Direct Elections, One Member One Vote, Opinion, Referendum Vote
Referendum organizing reignites solidarity in the UAW.
by Justin | Dec 3, 2021 | Autoworkers, Direct Elections, One Member One Vote, Referendum Vote, Toledo Blade, UAW Local 12
“Our members spoke, and I’m glad they did,“ said Bruce Baumhower, president of Local 12. ”Now they’ll have a stronger voice in everything that goes on, especially at the international [leadership] level.”
by Justin | Dec 3, 2021 | Administration Caucus, CNBC, Direct Elections, One Member One Vote, Referendum Vote, UAW Corruption Scandal
“There could be one or more or all new leadership at the helm of the union after elections are held,” said Kristin Dziczek, senior vice president of research at the Center for Automotive Research. “Whoever wins, caucus or non-caucus, the consequences...
