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Shawn Fain was Kamala Harris’ most forceful union backer. It could cost him his job

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Shawn Fain was one of the most prominent union leaders backing Kamala Harris in this year ’s US presidential election.

Fain has taken on risky fights against powerful adversaries and often won.

He led the first -ever strike against against GM , Ford and Stellantis , at the same time in September .

Trump won both Michigan and the presidential election, but his political bet this year didn’t pay off.

Some union officers have accused Fain of improperly reducing their duties because they disagreed with him over expenditures of union funds.

Fain has denied any wrongdoing, it is a sign that he could face a bruising battle of his own if and when he runs for re-election in 2026 .

Other unions have been cozying up to Trump , including Teamsters union President Sean O'Brian .

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