Fiat Chrysler Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Over Union Bribes (2)

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US admitted in federal court that it plied labor leaders with millions of dollars in bribes over seven years as part of a widespread conspiracy that’s already led to criminal charges against more than a dozen former auto executives and union officials.

The company pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of conspiracy to violate the Labor Management Relations Act before U.S. District Judge Paul Borman in Detroit. As part of an agreement announced in January, it also will pay a $30 million fine, adopt stricter internal controls and implement an independent compliance monitor for three years ...