UAW Members Vote by Mail on President Shawn Fain and Executive Board

UAW members received mail-in ballots on August 21, with a deadline of October 5, to elect President Shawn Fain and fill fourteen International Executive Board positions. Fain, who rose to prominence during the 2023 stand-up strike, runs on a record of contract victories and a pledge to expand organizing among parts suppliers and southern plants. Challengers, including Rich Boyer, Tricia Geiger, Brian Keller, Will Lehman and Greg Mooney, center their campaigns on leadership disputes and criticism from the federal monitor.

Advocates for Fain point to notable wage increases, new bargaining departments, and successful strikes at facilities like American Axle, while critics warn of internal strife and past governance concerns. The election will require a majority to avoid runoffs, with results tallied on October 6.