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Bipartisan Legislation Critical to Protecting Good Jobs, Safe Streets DENVER , April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its passage out of the Colorado State Senate Transportation & Energy Committee, Teamsters are calling on all lawmakers in the upper chamber to support HB 25-1122, legislation that would require the presence of a trained and licensed human safety operator in any autonomous vehicle (AV) operated for commercial use. "This legislation has the support of workers, elected officials, and the general public because it's a commonsense guardrail that everyone can get behind," said Spencer Hogue , President of Teamsters Joint Council 3. " Colorado state senators can increase highway safety and protect middle class prosperity by voting in favor of this bill.
" The bill recently passed the Colorado House of Representatives in a bipartisan vote, with more than 80 percent of lawmakers supporting it. The Teamsters are advocating for similar legislation in California , Delaware , Nevada , Oregon , and Texas . "We refuse to stand idly by while Silicon Valley threatens the livelihoods of union members throughout Colorado ," said Dean Modecker , Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 455.
"If lawmakers want our support when they're up for re-election, they need to stand with the Teamsters on this bill." "With the things I've seen in over two decades of driving for a living — both in residential and commercial areas — there's nothing that makes me think automation is a good or safe road to go down," said Chris Sanchez , a member of Local 455 who testified before the Transportation & Energy Committee. "Automated vehicles don't operate with concern or compassion for other human beings.
Teamsters do." Teamsters Joint Council 3 is America's premier labor union for the Rocky Mountain region. For more information, go to teamstersjc3.
com Contact: Matt McQuaid, (771) 241-0015 [email protected] SOURCE Teamsters Joint Council 3.
