Labor & Workers’ Rights

“Colorado’s public service workers are proud to stand with Diana DeGette who is a steadfast champion of working people,” said Sean Hinga of AFSCME. “As union members face rising threats to our right to organize, Diana is fighting back. She defends our freedom to organize and stands up for the dignity of public service – she has our backs always.”

“The working men and women of Colorado are proud to support Diana DeGette because she never stops fighting for us,” said Dennis Dougherty, Executive Director of the Colorado AFL-CIO. “Diana is leading the fight against the corrupt and powerful interests who threaten the livelihoods of working families. She will always defend the dignity of work and the rights of those who keep Colorado moving forward.”

“The men and women who build Colorado are proud to stand with Diana DeGette because she never stops fighting for us,” said Anthony Trujillo, LIUNA Local 720 Business Manager. “Diana is leading the fight against corrupt interests threatening the livelihoods of working families. She will always defend the dignity of work and the right of working people to organize.”

“In Colorado, we know the difference between somebody who just talks tough and somebody who actually shows up and gets the job done. Diana’s the real deal and she delivers,” said Jon Alvino, Business Manager at SMART Local 9. “She’s spent her career fighting to make sure the people who build this state have the wages, benefits, protections, and respect we’ve earned through hard work. Our members are proud to stand with Diana because time and time again, she’s stood with us.”

“Diana DeGette is a champion for working people, and she proves it every day in Congress,” said CPFF Spokesman Jimmy Allen. “When firefighters need a leader in the fight to strengthen health care and protect our right to organize, Diana is always there. We’re proud to stand with her because she consistently stands with us.”

“Diana DeGette is a champion for working people, and she proves it every day in Congress,” said Jimmy Allen, spokesman for the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters. “When firefighters need a leader in the fight to strengthen health care and protect our right to organize, Diana is always there. We’re proud to stand with her because she consistently stands with us.”

Reproductive Freedom

“Congresswoman DeGette is a reproductive freedom champion and one of the strongest advocates for abortion rights in Congress,” said Mini Timmaraju, President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All. “As co-chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, Diana is on the frontlines stopping Trump and his allies from imposing a national abortion ban and ripping health care away from millions. When the stakes are this high, we need champions like Diana DeGette fighting not only for Coloradans but all Americans.”

Progressive Organizations

“Diana DeGette doesn’t just talk about working families — she shows up and delivers,” said Rep. Linda Sánchez, Chair of CHC BOLD PAC. “While Trump threatens our families with masked raids and secret detention facilities, Diana is fighting back and leading the effort to hold this lawless administration accountable. Diana has always been there for our community and will never stop fighting for us.”

“Congresswoman Diana DeGette is an effective, steadfast champion for progressive values – from championing universal health care and reproductive freedom to standing up against Trump’s barrage of illegal, politically-motivated attacks against Colorado.” – Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Rep. Maxwell Frost, and Rep. Greg Casar

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