The UAW has parted ways with the union’s lead attorney.
Two sources with knowledge of the situation who agreed to speak about it on condition of anonymity confirmed that Abigail Carter, who had been the union’s general counsel, as of Wednesday was no longer with the union.
The reason for the departure was not made clear to the Free Press.
Carter could not be reached for comment.
The United Auto Workers union declined to comment Thursday on the situation or clarify who is leading the union’s legal department or who would replace Carter.
The departure comes at a key time for the union, with new leadership in place from the union’s first direct election of top leaders and contract bargaining later this year with Ford, General Motors and Jeep- and Chrysler-parent Stellantis.
Phoebe Wall Howard contributed to this report. Contact Eric D. Lawrence: elawrence@freepress.com. Become a subscriber.