DETROIT — United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is under investigation by a federal court-appointed watchdog who is tasked with monitoring the union and eliminating corruption, according to a Monday court filing.
The monitor, Neil Barofsky, is investigating whether Fain abused his power as union president.
He also accuses union leaders, including Fain, of obstructing the investigation and interfering with his access to information.
More recently, the filing says the monitor expanded the investigation to include additional allegations of retaliation by Fain against one of the union's vice presidents.
The monitor also opened an unrelated investigation into another unnamed UAW International Executive Board, or IEB, member, a regional director, after receiving allegations of potential embezzlement, according to the filing.
Persons:
Shawn Fain, Neil Barofsky, Fain
Organizations:
United Auto Workers, Health, Education, Labor, Pensions, Washington , D.C, DETROIT — United Auto Workers, UAW, U.S . Department of Justice, Union, UAW International, Board
Locations:
Dirksen, Washington ,, DETROIT