Justin Onwenu, an appointee of both Mayors Mike Duggan and Mary Sheffield, is chalking up a number of union endorsements in his 2026 bid for state Senate, District 1, representing Detroit and Downriver.
So far, he’s gotten the union endorsements of Michigan Teamsters Joint Council 43, Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2, Plumbers Local 98, Pipefitters Local 636, and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 38.
“Rebuilding Michigan is one of my top priorities and fighting for workers and making sure that all workers have good wages and dignity,” he tells Deadline Detroit…