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The union remains focused on organizing the U.S. factories of foreign automakers including Volkswagen and Nissan, Williams said. He wouldn't say what the union will focus on in its 2015 negotiations with the Detroit automakers, but he said he wants the companies to remain competitive. The union has raised the ire of some workers for supporting lower wages for new hires and more flexible work rules that save the companies money. "I'm not afraid of confrontation, but I think the best way to handle dealing with corporations or anybody in life is that you sit down and you talk," he said. The union's leaders nominated Gary Casteel, a regional director, to replace Williams as secretary-treasurer. Another regional director, Norwood Jewell, was nominated for vice president to replace Joe Ashton and General Holiefield, who are retiring. Incumbent vice presidents Jimmy Settles and Cindy Estrada were nominated to retain their positions.
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