Former Unifor Nationwide President Jerry Dias was underneath investigation for an alleged breach of the union’s structure previous to his retirement March 11.

In keeping with an announcement from the union Monday, Unifor Secretary-Treasurer Lana Payne obtained a written criticism about Dias on Jan. 26 and initiated an impartial exterior investigation. 

Dias, who had served 8 1/2 years as Unifor’s nationwide president, went on medical depart Feb. 6, earlier than informing the Unifor Nationwide Government Board of his quick retirement March 11. The union formally introduced his retirement Sunday, with no point out on the continued investigation. 

Unifor wouldn’t present particulars or the character of the criticism.

Dias, when reached by Automotive Information on Monday, declined to touch upon the matter.

Unifor’s Nationwide Government Board is scheduled to satisfy March 21 to debate the investigation. 

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