Congresswoman McCollum Responds to Union-Busting Efforts in Wisconsin

Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov

Washington, DC - In response to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's (R) proposal to end collective bargaining rights for public employees and the growing crowds of tens of thousands of pro-union protestors at the State Capitol in Madison, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement.

"In Wisconsin, workers and workers' rights are under attack by a union-busting governor. Citizens, union members, and Democratic legislators in Wisconsin are courageously demonstrating in defense of their workplace rights and protections. This is a battle that must be fought and won before this Republican union-busting strategy takes hold in other states. I am proud to strongly support Wisconsin workers as they fight for their rights."

Congresswoman Betty McCollum serves on the House Appropriations and Budget Committees.

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