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Teamsters endorse Cary Kennedy in Democratic gubernatorial primary
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DENVER – Citing her commitment to working people, the Teamsters Local 455 labor union this week endorsed former State Treasurer Cary Kennedy in the Democratic primary for governor. “Kennedy is the best candidate for Colorado’s working families,” said Steve Vairma, secretary-treasurer of the Denver-based Local 455, in a statement. “She is hardworking and focused on…
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Meet a Colo. lawmaker who’s conservative. Republican. And a union member.
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Republican state Rep. Phil Covarrubias represents a district that encompasses Brighton, Lochbuie and eastern Adams County south to Deer Trail. It’s a good mix, he says, of rich and poor, blue-collar workers, and rural farmers and ranchers. It’s the blue-collar workers who may be closest to Covarrubias’ heart because that’s where he comes from. The…
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Steelworkers back Democrat Cary Kennedy for governor of Colorado
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Former State Treasurer Cary Kennedy, one of five leading Democrats running for governor of Colorado, has won the unanimous endorsement of the United Steelworkers District 12 labor union, her campaign Friday. “Cary Kennedy is a proven leader who shares United Steelworkers’ vision and values. She has the experience and the vision to lead Colorado and…
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Carpenters union endorses Democrat Jared Polis in Colorado governor’s race
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Calling the Boulder Democrat a fighter for the working people of Colorado, the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters threw its support Thursday behind U.S. Rep. Jared Polis in the gubernatorial race. The union, which operates in six western states, represents more than 2,500 carpenters in Colorado. “Jared has been fighting for better wages and critical benefits…
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Powerful Pipefitters union throws weight behind Democrat Jared Polis for governor
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Pipefitters Local 208, one of the largest and most politically active trade unions in Colorado, endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis on Thursday, praising the Boulder congressman’s vision for the state’s economy. “We are very excited to announce our endorsement of Jared Polis for governor,” said Gary Arnold, the union’s business manager, in a statement.…
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Polis lands key early endorsement from IBEW union in crowded Democratic primary
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In some races, certain endorsements matter much more than others, and Jared Polis bagged a big one early in the Democratic race for governor Wednesday. Colorado Politics is the first to report that the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ Colorado State Conference of Electrical Workers is backing the congressman from Boulder in the nine-candidate Democratic…
