United Auto Workers President Gary Jones, who led negotiations that ended an almost six-week strike at General Motors Co., will take a leave of absence Sunday amid reports he is involved in a years-long corruption scandal. Those allegations clouded contract talks with U.S. automakers.
“I do not want anything to distract from the mission,” Jones said Saturday in an emailed statement after the union’s Executive Board approved the step. “I want to do what’s best for the members of this great union.”
UAW Vice President Rory Gamble, who negotiated an agreement announced this week with Ford Motor Co., will serve ...
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