The United Autoworkers (UAW) are the latest organization to throw their support behind Governor Kelly in 2022
TOPEKA – Today, the United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 4 Mid-west States Cap Council, one of the largest labor unions in North America, endorsed Governor Laura Kelly for re-election. With membership from a diverse roster of workplaces, UAW represents 7,000 active and retired Kansans working in automobile manufacturing. This latest endorsement highlights Governor Kelly’s commitment to bringing good-paying jobs to Kansas and supporting the Kansas workforce.
“The progress that Kansas’ economy has made these past few years under Governor Kelly is undeniable. Throughout her time in office, the Governor has made sure that Kansas workers have a seat at the table,” Ron McInroy, Director UAW Region 4 said. “Governor Kelly was with us from day one when we were fighting for better pay and healthcare. We’re proud to endorse her as she continues her fight for working Kansas families.”
“UAW’s members touch every part of our lives, our communities, and our economy, and I’m proud to have their support,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “These Kansans are vital to our manufacturing industries and integral to our local and state economies. I’m proud to have them by my side as we work together to build a better Kansas for everyone.”
Governor Kelly’s campaign continues to build momentum earning broad support from every corner of Kansas, including Republican Kansas Governor Bill Graves, former RNC Committeewoman Alicia Salisbury, former Republican Attorney General Robert Stephan, former Republican Representative Jan Kessinger, former Republican Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger, over 160 other Kansas Republicans, the Kansas Carpenters Union, Equality Kansas, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union of Kansas, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Union of Kansas, over 60 Kansas small business owners, the Kansas Service Employees International Union, the Kansas City Pipe Fitters Local 533 Union, the Kansas AFL-CIO, Kansas Laborers’ Local 1290, and End Citizens United & Let America Vote, The Greater Kansas City Building and Construction Trades Council, the Wichita / Hutchinson Labor Federation, the Ironworkers Local 10 Union, the Roofers Local 20 Union, over 50 Kansas ranchers and farmers, the Kansas State Council of Fire Fighters, over 125 current and former Kansas educators, Stand Up Blue Valley, Game on for Kansas Schools, Education First Shawnee Mission, American Federation of Teachers-Kansas, Kansas National Education Association, and United Teachers of Wichita, the Kansas Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 441, and the Greater Kansas City Women’s Political Caucus.
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