UAW Rallies to Boost Kinloch’s Campaign for Detroit Mayor

June 10, 2025

The United Auto Workers (UAW) is mobilizing its members to support Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr. 's campaign for Detroit mayor, with members and leaders rallying outside the UAW Solidarity House. The union, representing 120,000 members in Detroit, has pledged its full resources to help Kinloch's campaign through door-knocking and phone calls.

Who is affected

UAW members in Detroit (120,000 members)
Detroit working-class residents
Detroit voters
Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr.'s mayoral campaign
Other mayoral candidates, including City Council president Mary Sheffield

What action is being taken

UAW members are joining thousands of volunteers to door-knock and make calls for Kinloch's campaign
The union is mobilizing local members to impact Detroit's mayoral race
UAW is putting "all of our resources" behind Kinloch's campaign
UAW leaders and members are rallying to support Kinloch
Fain is personally supporting the campaign ("Anything I can do, I'm going to be doing it")

Why it matters

UAW represents 120,000 members in Detroit, making it the largest union in the city
The endorsement positions Kinloch as a working-class champion in the race
The union's backing provides significant campaign resources and volunteer support
The endorsement connects to UAW's historical involvement in civil rights issues, including the 1963 Walk for Freedom
The UAW endorsement was unexpected and has become "the surprise of the race"

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: Michigan Chronicle