Shawn Fain Biography

Shawn Fain is a famous American Labor Unionist, who was born on Oct 30, 1968 in Kokomo, United States. Find Shawn Fain age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Shawn Fain’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Shawn Fain

Shawn Fain is an American labor union leader. He has served as president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) since March 2023. He is an electrician by trade and worked at a Stellantis automotive parts plant in Kokomo, Indiana. He led the UAW's 2023 strike against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. He secured major contract gains for members. He has been a UAW member since 1994.

This Shawn Fain biography traces his family's deep UAW roots. Two of his grandfathers were UAW retirees, one of whom started at Chrysler in 1937. Shawn graduated from Taylor High School and trained as an electrician before joining Chrysler's Kokomo Casting Plant in 1994.

Shawn Fain UAW President

Shawn Fain UAW president is the position he has held since March 26, 2023, after winning the union's first-ever direct presidential election. He succeeded Ray Curry as the union's 15th president. Later that year, he led a major strike against the Big Three automakers, securing substantial contract gains for members. He supports a four-day workweek and pushes for unionizing non-union automakers.

Shawn Fain Wife

There is no Shawn Fain wife, as he is currently unmarried. He married a high school classmate in 1991, and the marriage ended in divorce. He is now engaged to Keesha McConaghie, a financial analyst at the UAW-Chrysler National Training Center.

Shawn Fain Net Worth

Shawn Fain net worth is estimated at $500,000. However, it is not confirmed. His income comes primarily from his UAW salary, which exceeds $200,000 annually as president, along with earnings from a UAW training program. His combined annual income has been reported at around $347,389, placing him among the top earners in Indiana.

Shawn Fain Age

Shawn Fain age is 57 Years old. He was born on October 30, 1968, in Kokomo, Indiana, a city closely tied to the automotive industry. Starting from the early 1990s, his career spans over three decades.