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Dick Dauch's labor journey: Hero to demon

Richard E. Dauch: The American Axle strike has cost him in production and reputation with his work force.
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By:
David Barkholz Robert Sherefkin
April 07, 2008 05:00 AM
Richard E. Dauch

Title: CEO, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc.

Age: 65

Education: B.S., Industrial Management, 1964, Purdue University

Previous employers: GM, Volkswagen, Chrysler

Family stake in American Axle: 17.4%, worth $196 million

Total compensation since 1997: $257 millioncq with story

Source: American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings; UAW

DETROIT — Those who know Richard E. Dauch aren't surprised that the CEO of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. has dug in his heels against striking UAW workers.

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