Areas of Work
Areas of Work are DUC committees where members push forward campaigns and fight for the things that Defenders need to do our jobs well and stay in the fight long term. AOWs are how DUC gets our initiatives done! Any member can propose an AOW to the House of Delegates, and all members are welcome to join an AOW to build our union’s strength.
Shop Stewards
DUC members are building a steward system to create Due Process for Defenders and help workers learn how to organize on the shop floor and protect themselves while doing so.
Workloads
DUC members are fighting for a reasonable caseload for all defenders. OSPD workers are overburdened, and this AOW is focused on negotiations with the legislature and OSPD management to lower caseloads.
Decriminalization
DUC members are fighting to decriminalize unjust charges that clog our system, keep caseloads high and burden too many Coloradoans.
Pay Equity
DUC members are committed to fighting for fair wages, bilingual pay, overtime pay, and the resources necessary to keep defenders in the system.