COMPANIES The United Auto Workers union is about to embark on one of the riskiest adventures in the 72 years since its founders won recognition from General Motors by turning a fire-hose on police during a strike in Flint, Michigan.
In what is less a victory than a coming-to-terms with reality, the union is likely to emerge as one of the biggest shareholders in the three Detroit carmakers: GM, Ford Motor and Chrysler.
