UAW union president takes leave of absence under cloud of U.S. federal probe

The president of the United Auto Workers union, who has been linked https://ift.tt/30HV3Ab to an ongoing corruption probe by U.S. federal officials, has taken a leave of absence, the union said on Saturday in a statement. Gary Jones' leave of absence, which follows a vote by the executive board, will be effective beginning Sunday, the UAW said. "The UAW is fighting tooth and nail to ensure our members have a brighter future.