The events of day 4 were shaped by the actions of the Region 2 elections on day 3. Region 2 Director Warren Davis was scheduled to retire based on the 65-age limit understanding. Brother Davis had expressed his intent to retire to the executive board and administrative caucus. Over the years the UAW had merged regions whose membership had fallen so low, that it made sense in terms of service to the membership and financial reasons. Region 2 had the lowest membership within the UAW, and the board explored the possibility of merging the region into other regions for this purpose. However, they felt that the Region 2 Assistant Director might turn things around.

When Region 2 convened for their elections on Wednesday, Director Warren Davis announced that he had decided not to retire. Davis was a candidate for Congress in Ohio, and felt that remaining, as Region 2 Director would improve his chance of election to Congress. His Assistant Director declined his nomination to allow Davis to run unopposed for Director, in defiance of the 65-year age limit.