Boulder County Employees Union

Bargaining Committee Candidates

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  • I would be honored to be a member of our BCEU-CWA Bargaining Committee. I promise to advocate for better wages, benefits, and working conditions for every person in our bargaining unit.

    I believe each of us deserves the privileges, rights, and dignity that come with a union contract. I am ready to collaborate with county leadership to get the best outcomes for our union. I have an excellent working relationship with the commissioners, after working in their office for the last 6 years, and I look forward to leveraging that good faith to strengthen our first contract.

    I have a realistic perspective of the budgetary constraints of the county, and an understanding of the issues Boulder County workers face after volunteering on the BCEU-CWA Organizing Committee since June 2023. I feel equipped and confident.

    Thanks for your support as we build our union. I am grateful for this opportunity.

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  • The reason why I would like to support this effort is to continue serving the Boulder County employee community and be an advocate for the many ways we can continue to improve our workplace and foster belonging. I seek to be at the bargaining table to build consensus with leadership and convey a message of abundance, where our workforce thrives and gives more to the community when we are listened to and cared for.

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  • My name is Mason Lynch, I’m a White nonbinary person and I’ve worked for Boulder County Human Services for over a decade. I want to be a part of our Bargaining Committee because I believe in the transformative power of collective action, and in the benefit and protection that transformation will bring. I’ve lived or worked in Boulder County my entire life, this is my home, my community, my heart. I will bring my years of experience negotiating with county leadership as a member of the HS Equity Council and the BCEU-CWA Organizing Committee to this role. I’m not intimidated by management; I will listen intently to your concerns and fight for them at the bargaining table. I will conduct myself professionally, I will choose my words carefully, and I will leverage our collective power tactically to ensure our contract is fair, just, and generous.

    Thank you for your consideration.

  • "I am a Park Ranger for Boulder County and was recently injured on the job, requiring surgery and a lengthy recovery. This experience has motivated me to advocate for stronger protections for injured workers. Specifically, I aim to extend the current 90-day wage continuation benefit to ensure wage continuation until an employee is fully recovered and ready to return to work. I believe all recovery activities related to a workplace injury should be considered paid work.

    My approach to bargaining is balanced and focused on improvements that benefit all employees. As a frontline, public-facing worker, I do not support rigid protections for remote work. While hybrid schedules can be beneficial, they are not equally accessible to all staff. I am concerned that prioritizing remote work guarantees could slow progress on more widely shared benefits, such as higher wages, wellness incentives, improved sick and vacation accrual rates, and increased full-time opportunities for seasonal workers."

  • I’m running for Bargaining Committee because our voices matter! Our contract must reflect the real needs of Boulder County employees. For ten years, I’ve worked in equity, mental health, and human rights, fighting for the most vulnerable in our community. As a queer person of color, I understand how to navigate complex systems while keeping people at the center of the work.

    Bargaining isn’t just about demands, but building something strong, fair, and transparent. I’ll advocate fiercely and listen deeply to everyone involved, ensuring this process remains inclusive and worker-driven. My experience facilitating multidisciplinary teams equips me to stand firm in our values while fostering progress.

    I won’t make empty promises, but I will show up with integrity, thoughtfulness, and empathy. This would become my sole commitment outside of work, so I can give it the time it deserves. I’d be honored to have your vote! Learn more: linkedin.com/in/donavensmith

    With     hope,
    Donaven Smith, MA

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