Recently, Representative Sharice Davids published a guest column in the KC Labor Beacon calling on Kansas workers to make their voices heard this Election Day, emphasizing the importance of protecting hard-won rights, fair wages, and secure benefits. Drawing on her experience growing up in a union family, Davids recognizes the tireless dedication of Kansas’ labor community in building a strong economy and ensuring safe, dignified work for all. 

Davids reaffirms her commitment to advancing the well-being of workers, from securing union jobs through the infrastructure law to protecting pensions with the Butch Lewis Act. Highlighting her efforts to lower prescription costs, support apprenticeship programs, and defend reproductive rights, she also stresses that this election is crucial to safeguarding progress and advancing economic opportunities for every family in Kansas.

Read Davids’ full column in the KC Labor Beacon: “Sharice Davids: Empowering Kansas Workers to Make Their Voices Heard on Election Day”

“As Election Day approaches, I want to speak directly to the hardworking men and women in our labor community, whose efforts keep Kansas moving forward. … Now, more than ever, it’s essential that you head to the polls and cast your vote to protect the rights you’ve fought so hard to win.

I come from a union family. My mom served 20 years in the Army and then spent the rest of her career at the U.S. Postal Service, where she was a union steward. Through her, I learned early on the values of hard work, dedication, and standing up for what’s right — values that have guided me throughout my career and in my service to you in Congress. 

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One of my top priorities has always been creating good-paying jobs that can support Kansas families. That’s why I fought to pass the bipartisan infrastructure law, which is putting people to work modernizing our roads, bridges, and public transit. These are union jobs — jobs that offer fair wages, benefits, and security. 

I also helped pass the Butch Lewis Act, which protects the pensions of more than 1.3 million union brothers and sisters. 

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At the same time, there are people trying to strip away these protections, whether by weakening unions, cutting benefits, or standing in the way of fair wages. … My opponent has made it clear where he stands — with an extreme agenda that would make life harder for Kansans. He’s backed by Big Pharma and others who put profits over people. We deserve better.

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I … voted to enhance apprenticeship programs, which are vital for equipping our workforce with the skills needed for high-demand jobs. By investing in our workers directly, we are not only fostering economic growth but also ensuring that every Kansan has the opportunity to thrive in a competitive job market.

And let’s be clear: we cannot talk about economic security without talking about reproductive rights. Ensuring that women can make their own health care decisions is fundamental to their economic freedom and ability to participate fully in our economy. 

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I’m proud to stand with Kansas’ union brothers and sisters, and I hope I can count on your vote so we can keep fighting for working families. Let’s get out there and make our voices heard on Election Day!”