Shawn Fain

Shawn Fain (born 1968 or 1969) is an American labor unionist.

Fain worked as an electrician at the Stellantis automotive parts plant in Kokomo, Indiana. He joined the United Auto Workers union.[1][2][3]

In 2023, Fain ran for the presidency of the union, against incumbent Ray Curry. He led a slate which focused on opposing corruption, concessions and tiered pay structures. In the first ever election in which members of the union directly elected the president, Fain won with a narrow majority. He argued for a more militant approach to negotiations, and for the union to actively support politicians who shared the union's agenda.[2][3]

References
  1. Boudette, Neal (March 25, 2023). "President Is Ousted in United Auto Workers Election". New York Times.
  2. Wayland, Michael (March 25, 2023). "Historic UAW election picks reform leader who vows more aggressive approach to auto negotiations". CNBC. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  3. Gonyea, Don (April 7, 2023). "Newly elected United Auto Workers leader strikes militant tone ahead of contract talks". NPR. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
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