Gary Jones, the former president of the United Auto Workers, was sentenced to 28 months in prison for his role in a sweeping scandal that has badly damaged the UAW. He apologized for his role in the scandal, which has tarnished the reputation of the union. Check out the story at TheDetroitBureau.com.
“All I can say is I am sorry.” That’s what former United Auto Workers president Gary Jones told a federal judge during his sentencing hearing Thursday on
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<p><span>DETROIT (June 10, 2021) He plotted to steal up to $1.5 million in union dues, and the money he diverted was spent on golf clubs, vacation homes, booze and lavish meals, fostering a culture of corruption within the United Auto Workers union.</span></p>