Auto workers chief, prosecutor to discuss reforming union
DETROIT (AP) — The head of the United Auto Workers will meet this month with the U.S. attorney in Detroit to discuss potential changes for the union following a wide-ranging corruption probe.
Matthew Schneider, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, has floated the idea of the government taking control of the union and has pushed for letting each member vote on its leadership.
The government's corruption probe has been embarrassing for the UAW. Ten union officials and a late official's spouse have pleaded guilty since 2017, including former President Gary Jones.
Some officials used union dues for golf, lodging and fancy meals, while others tapped cash from a Fiat Chrysler-UAW training center with approval from an FCA executive. Others took kickbacks from union contractors.
Dennis Williams, another former president, has not been charged but his California home was searched last summer.
In a joint statement Monday, the union and Schneider said current UAW President Rory Gamble will meet with Schneider June 30 in Detroit to start negotiations on changes for the union. "Both men seek to work together to restore the trust and confidence of the UAW's membership in the union's ability to represent them," the statement said.
Schneider said he looks forward to working with Gamble to resolve some of the serious issues that the UAW has faced. "The UAW's membership deserves our concerted push to bring about significant and important reforms," he said.
New tool allows civic groups to conduct voter registration drives digitally
Online option allows organizations to save time, money on paper registration forms
The Michigan Department of State has developed a new tool to allow civic groups and other organizations running voter registration drives to register voters through the state’s online registration website. Groups with electronic voter registration programs can now connect to the online voter registration system through an application programming interface (API), which allows data to be transferred securely.
Voter registration drives are typically a paper-based process, but the groups conducting them are increasingly making use of digital options. Organizations interested in using the API to register voters through the state’s online voter registration portal can do so after completing a security review and working to ensure compatibility with the state’s platform. Those unable to use the API can instead obtain a unique URL to share with those registering to direct them to Michigan’s online voter registration website.
Voters must still provide all information necessary to register online, including a driver’s license number and the last four digits of their social security number. The information is verified through Department of State records in the same manner as an individual attempting to register online themselves. Organizations interested in using the API or a URL should contact the Bureau of Elections at elections@michigan.gov.
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