Statement on Texas Redistricting Power Play

The following statement was issued by UAW Region 8 Director Tim Smith. 

Gregg Abbot and Texas Republicans want to use this "Special Session" to rig the rules, pick their voters, and protect the billionaires they serve. What they aren't doing is working on flood infrastructure and warning systems that could save Texans' lives. They aren't working on improving worker protections and laws that will help Texans have a stronger retirement and better healthcare. 

They want to redraw Texas' voting maps behind closed doors so they can choose their voters instead of the other way around. Their endgame is clear. They want to pass even bigger tax breaks for the wealthy by slashing vital services like Medicaid and Medicare. Enough is enough. Stop feeding the corporate greed machine and start looking out for Texas workers and their families. 

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