Republicans Actively Engaged in Class Warfare Against Working Families

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

McCollum: It's time to stand up, mobilize, and fight for workers' rights

Washington, DC - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement, regarding the Wisconsin State Senate Republican manipulation of procedure to ram through legislation attacking worker rights.

"There can be no doubt that Republican politicians in Wisconsin and Washington are openly and viciously engaging in class warfare against working people. Last night's abusive action by the Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate to strip the rights of workers to collectively bargain was a scandalous victory for union-busting politicians and their corporate sponsors.

"While Democrats and a few responsible Republican policy makers continue to fight for workers' rights, it is now up to working people, their families, and every middle class American seeking a better future to organize and mobilize against these vicious and unwarranted attacks.

"I am proud to join them and stand together to fight this Republican war against American working families."

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

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