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UAW announces big changes to financial policies

The United Auto Workers is making major changes to its internal financial policies.  That's in the wake of the scandal that led to the resignation of the union’s president. 

The UAW has replaced its auditing firm, added internal auditors and has hired a new accounting firm to study its financial controls.

The changes come after last month's resignation of union President Gary Jones.

Jones had faced internal charges within the UAW. That would have started a process to remove him. as union president.

Several other union officials have been charged or implicated in a federal probe.

UAW Secretary-Treasurer Ray Curry says the reforms will put checks and balances in place to prevent financial misconduct. I'm Steve Carmody.

Steve Carmody has been a reporter for Michigan Radio since 2005. Steve previously worked at public radio and television stations in Florida, Oklahoma and Kentucky, and also has extensive experience in commercial broadcasting. During his two and a half decades in broadcasting, Steve has won numerous awards, including accolades from the Associated Press and Radio and Television News Directors Association. Away from the broadcast booth, Steve is an avid reader and movie fanatic.