KISHA RICHARDSON

Experience Across Every Sector of Our Union

Third-Generation UAW Member • Licensed Attorney • Proven Union Leader

IPS – UAW Local 235 (American Axle & Manufacturing) | 1994–2007

Elected Guide, Alternate Delegate, and Bylaws Committeeperson

Appointed Education & Training Representative

Appointed Medical Transition/Job Placement Representative (PQX)

Appointed Suggestion Representative

AUTOMOTIVE – UAW Local 12 (Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex) | 2014–Present

Chief Steward

Committeeperson

Delegate to the 37th Constitutional Convention

UAW Stellantis Servicing Representative (2020–2024)

Recovered nearly $1 million in grievance back pay

Lead for the Payroll Subcommittee during 2023 National Negotiations

GAMING – MGM Grand Detroit (Teamsters) | 2007–2012

Experience representing workers outside the auto industry

Understanding the challenges facing members across multiple sectors

INTERNATIONAL UNION – Office of the UAW Secretary-Treasurer

Chief of Staff (2025–Present)

Top Administrative Assistant (2024–2025)

Helped develop the first UAW International Union budgets

Oversaw Financial Officers Conference planning

Directed logistics for the 39th Constitutional Convention

IPS. Automotive. Gaming. International Union.

My Experience. Your Voice. Our Union.

Making the UAW Strong

Keep the Faith.