The decision by UAW members to elect their own officials in a one-member-one-vote system marks a turning point for the union after the federal investigation exposed what prosecutors described as a culture of corruption among the UAW’s top ranks built around kickback schemes, embezzlement and other illicit activities. It has led to 15 convictions, and some union members say the charges and indictments have dented trust in the UAW’s leadership.
WSJ: UAW Members Choose to Directly Elect Union Leaders
