On 8/11/26, the HOA Board agreed to endorse Paul Brown and Amir Makled for UM Regent.

Members of the University of Michigan's Board of Regents are elected by the public. This provides the members of the HOA the ability to "choose our bosses" in a way most employees do not get to experience. The HOA has not done many endorsements in the past, but given the importance of the Regent elections, the Board decided to issue an endorsement this year as there are two candidates who stand out.

Paul Brown: Regent Brown is a current member of the Board and was one of the Regent's who helped the HOA secure good raises during its 2023 contract campaign. He is a well-known ally of campus labor and has been one of the most responsive members of the Board during his entire tenure.

Amir Makled: Amir Makled is a MI civil rights attorney and UM-Dearborn alum. He is a well known supporter of labor and the right of employees to organize without fear of repression by their employers. 

The Regent elections are often overlooked, being so far down the ballot. We urge our members to remember to fill out their ballots in full and check the box for candidates Brown and Makled.