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    News Article ● Corruption Labor Unions

    Former UAW treasurer pleads guilty to stealing more than $2M in union funds

    March 30, 2022 // The former treasurer and secretary for UAW Local 412 pleaded guilty to charges of embezzling union funds and money laundering after he stole more than $2 million in union funds. According to the Associated Press, Timothy Edmunds, 54, entered his plea last Friday during an appearance in U.S. District Court.

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    News Article ● Corruption Unionization Unions

    Elon Musk takes jab at UAW over $2M embezzlement scandal, says Tesla made some of its workers millionaires

    March 29, 2022 // Reacting to the news, Musk quipped that UAW’s slogan ought to be: "Fighting for the right to embezzle money from autoworkers." He added that the UAW stole millions from workers, whereas Tesla has made many of its workers millionaires through stock grants.

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    News Article ● Strike Unions

    Canada, U.S. shippers brace for possible CP Rail strike, latest supply-chain disruption

    March 19, 2022 // Numerous U.S. farm industry groups wrote a joint letter to President Joe Biden this month asking him and the Canadian government to avert a strike.

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