AFL-CIO Indiana endorses Devon Wellington for Indiana House District 29

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The AFL-CIO Indiana has announced its endorsement of Devon Wellington for Indiana House of Representatives District 29.

“I’m honored to be endorsed by the AFL-CIO,” Wellington said. “These are the people who build our schools, keep our hospitals running, and fix our roads. Their recognition is proof this campaign is focused on working Hoosiers. That’s who I’m running for.”

Wellington, a small business owner and policy expert with 15 years of experience in education policy, has made standing up for working families the centerpiece of her campaign.

Why this endorsement matters for District 29

The AFL-CIO Indiana represents working people from every sector: teachers, nurses, construction workers, first responders, and more. Wellington says she believes that the people who build communities deserve representation that puts them first.

“I started my career working with kids with disabilities, making sure no one got left out,” Wellington said. “And you know what I learned? The things that work for those kids work for all kids. When teachers check who’s struggling early and often instead of waiting for a kid to fail, or build extra help into the lesson instead of pulling a kid out after the fact, all kids benefit. I see the same thing with the AFL-CIO. When they stand up for workers, it’s not just union members who benefit. All of us benefit from weekends off, job safety, and the ability to take care of a family member without losing stability. That’s the kind of work I want to do in Indianapolis.”

The endorsement validates Wellington’s commitment to representing the people who actually live in District 29. For voters in Noblesville and Fishers, it’s proof that she understands what’s at stake: dignity for hardworking families who want to afford their basic needs without a car repair, medical bill, or property tax bill throwing them off balance.

Wellington continued, “AFL-CIO represents what we can achieve when we build employment environments that put a person over a bottom line and human dignity over a shareholder call. Our local economies are made up of real people who want a full life – we want to work hard, but we also want that hard work respected enough that we can enjoy the rest of our life, too. For people in District 29, that balance is disappearing. AFL-CIO has been on the front lines of making sure workers are protected.”

“People are tired of feeling like nobody’s listening,” Wellington said. “I’ve spent my career showing up and getting to work when I see something that needs fixing. The AFL-CIO stands with workers wherever they are, and when they endorse someone, it’s because they know that person will actually listen and then do something about it. That’s what I plan to keep doing.”

Learn more about the candidate at VoteDevon.com.