 Kendricks, being the only member to continue an alliance with Ruffin, also repeatedly suggested that Ruffin should be allowed back into the group, despite the other members' strong objections.Kendricks lobbied strongly in 1970 to have the Temptations go on "strike" –- no performances, no recordings – until Berry Gordy and the Motown staff were be willing to go over all group finances with independent accountants.Otis Williams and Franklin strongly opposed this idea, and regular group infighting between Kendricks, Otis Williams, and Franklin grew from this disagreement.