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    Commentar: Why the UAW Endorsed Zohran When Other New York City Unions Held Back

    August 11, 2025 // The UAW’s risky endorsement of Mamdani would never have happened without the transformation of the union that occurred over the past half-decade. After a serious of corruption and embezzlement scandals led to the removal and conviction of top UAW officials, the union reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice that required a national referendum on adopting direct election of union leadership.

    1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East activism Andrew Cuomo canvassing corruption Democratic Primary direct elections DOJ election. Embezzlement Mayor New York City New York City Area CAP Council primary rank and file ranked-choice scandals SEIU SEIU 32BJ Shawn Fain UAW UAW Region 9A UFT union endorsement Zohran Mamdani