WEEKEND-ESSAY

Podcast: Howes says new UAW boss has leverage — if he'll use it

Daniel Howes
The Detroit News

Detroit News Columnist Daniel Howes and Michigan Radio are partners in weekly essays examining what's hot in Michigan business and politics — and what it all means. This week, Howes say the new president of the United Auto Workers, Rory Gamble, has leverage to drive reform within — and if he falters, the most likely alternative is federal oversight of the 84-year-old union.