The US Justice Department has launched a grand jury investigation into United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain. The probe follows allegations that Fain pressured a high-ranking union official to secure improper benefits for his fiancée and her sister, according to internal communications and union documents.
The investigation specifically concerns claims that Fain sought a financial bonus for his fiancée and pushed for a worker’s compensation claim for her sister. A federal monitor tasked with overseeing the union stated that Fain acted improperly to benefit his fiancée.
Furthermore, the probe is examining allegations that Fain retaliated against a senior union member who objected to these actions. A report found that Fain retaliated against union official Rich Boyer after Boyer pushed back against Fain's actions.