What happens when women inside the UAW challenge the most powerful man in the union?

In this episode of The Monitor Files, we examine what appears to be a disturbing pattern surrounding UAW President Shawn Fain and women who have questioned his leadership, challenged his administration, exposed internal problems, or refused to stay quiet.

These aren’t anonymous internet rumors. We look at the documented disputes, allegations of retaliation, internal power struggles, whistleblower complaints, and the treatment of women who found themselves on the wrong side of the President’s Office.

Is this simply hardball union politics—or does Shawn Fain have a much bigger problem with strong women who refuse to fall in line?

We examine the documents, the history, and the people involved and let the membership decide.

The Monitor Files exists for one reason: the dues-paying membership deserves to know what is happening inside their union—even when the people involved would rather keep it quiet.

The Monitor Files is an independent, anonymous podcast produced by rank-and-file UAW members committed to accountability, transparency, and giving dues-paying members a place to be heard.

Every day, members and employees across the union tell stories of retaliation, intimidation, harassment, threats, and fear of speaking openly about what is happening inside the UAW.

The Monitor Files exists because people should not have to risk their jobs, their standing in the union, or their livelihoods simply for telling the truth.

Our anonymity is intentional. It is designed to protect contributors, witnesses, sources, and those producing the podcast from potential retaliation, harassment, discipline, termination, or other consequences—including concerns involving individuals working in or around the UAW President’s Office.

We are looking for documented information: emails, text messages, letters, reports, official records, screenshots, meeting notes, or other evidence that can be independently reviewed.

We will review submissions, verify what can reasonably be verified, remove identifying information unless you specifically authorize its use, and tell the story in a way designed to protect the people who come forward.

Rumors are not enough. Documentation matters.

If you have a story the dues-paying membership deserves to know, contact:

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The Monitor Files — because accountability should not depend on who you know, what office you hold, or whether you're afraid to speak.

In this episode of The Monitor Files, we take a closer look at the battle between UAW Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock and the forces lined up against her inside the union.

What happens when an elected member of the International Executive Board challenges the way business is being conducted at the highest levels of the UAW? We examine the internal conflict, the role of the federal monitor, questions surrounding compliance and accountability, and the larger fight over transparency and power inside the union.

This isn't just about Margaret Mock. It's about what happens when elected leaders challenge the system, who has the authority to demand answers, and ultimately who the UAW leadership is accountable to.

Margaret vs. Goliath — another chapter in The Monitor Files.

In this episode of The Monitor Files, we take a closer look at the battle between UAW Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock and the forces lined up against her inside the union.

What happens when an elected member of the International Executive Board challenges the way business is being conducted at the highest levels of the UAW? We examine the internal conflict, the role of the federal monitor, questions surrounding compliance and accountability, and the larger fight over transparency and power inside the union.

This isn't just about Margaret Mock. It's about what happens when elected leaders challenge the system, who has the authority to demand answers, and ultimately who the UAW leadership is accountable to.

Margaret vs. Goliath — another chapter in The Monitor Files.

In this Extra Special Report, we break down the federal probe, the internal UAW power struggle, and what happens when a carefully crafted political strategy turns into a self-inflicted wound. It’s The Art of the Deal: How to Get Self-Owned—a look at the moves, the miscalculations, and the consequences when the plan you thought would protect you may end up doing exactly the opposite.

Leaked transcripts raise new questions about the messaging coming from UAW leadership. In this breakdown, we examine the records, separate fact from narrative, and discuss whether the focus on Gaza was being used to divert attention from issues affecting UAW members at home.

Listen to the audio, review the evidence, and decide for yourself. The goal isn't spin—it's transparency, accountability, and keeping the membership informed.

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In this episode of Monitor Files, we examine the growing gap between the narrative and the documented evidence. When confronted with emails, text messages, sworn testimony, official reports, and their own words, some leaders resort to what can only be described as the "One-Armed Man Defense"—blaming everyone and everything except themselves.

We'll walk through the receipts, compare the claims to the documented facts, and explore why some supporters continue to defend conduct that would be condemned if anyone else had done it. At what point does loyalty become sycophancy? When does defending leadership become defending the indefensible?

This episode isn't about personalities. It's about accountability. The receipts exist. The reports exist. The evidence exists. The question is whether people are willing to read it.

Because when the receipts are public and the excuses keep changing, the truth becomes harder and harder to hide.

The receipts don't lie. The question is: who still believes the liars?

The 16th Report: Shawn Fain's Seven Deadly Sins

The UAW Federal Monitor's Sixteenth Status Report delivers one of the most significant findings of the monitorship era.

After investigating the removal of Vice President Rich Boyer from oversight of the Stellantis Department, the Monitor concluded that the allegations used to justify the action were not substantiated and that the removal was retaliatory.

From unsupported allegations and deleted evidence to staff ultimatums, personal benefit controversies, and findings of abuse of authority, the report raises serious questions about leadership, accountability, and the exercise of power within the UAW.

Join us as we break down the findings of the Sixteenth Status Report, examine the seven allegations at the center of the case, and explore what may become known as Shawn Fain's Seven Deadly Sins.

Seven allegations. Seven deadly sins. One explosive report.

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In this special edition of Monitor Files, we take a closer look at the Constitutional Appeals Committee, the people who serve on it, and the role it plays in reviewing member appeals. From Craig to Karnafel to Taylor, we'll follow the paper trail, examine decisions, and ask whether the appeals process is delivering accountability, transparency, and fairness to the membership.

We'll also examine the ongoing debate surrounding at-will employment within the UAW. While President Shawn Fain has been a vocal critic of at-will employment when it comes to employers and workers, critics argue that at-will appointments and removals within the union raise important questions about consistency and accountability. Is there a double standard? Is it a case of "do as I say, not as I do," or are the situations fundamentally different? We'll look at the records, the policies, and the arguments on both sides.

Most importantly, we'll explore what happens when members challenge decisions made by union leadership. Is the Constitutional Appeals Committee an independent safeguard for members' rights, or has it become another layer of the establishment?

No spin. No caucus talking points. No sacred cows.

Just the documents, the decisions, the facts, and the questions every UAW member should be asking.

Election rules are supposed to protect fairness, transparency, and democracy. But what happens when rules exist on paper and nobody is held accountable for breaking them? In Episode 6, we examine the rules governing the UAW International Executive Board elections, the allegations of selective enforcement, and the growing perception among many members that some candidates play by one set of rules while others face a different standard. If rules aren't enforced equally, are they really rules at all—or just suggestions?