FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Katie Barrows
Communications Manager
P: 202-549-5991
Kbarrows@dpeaflcio.org

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2021 - Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE) President Jennifer Dorning issued the following statement as a response to yesterday’s attempted coup at the U.S. Capitol:

“Yesterday is going to be remembered as one of the darkest days in recent American history. The outgoing President’s divisive language and continued attempts to undermine the legitimate results of the 2020 presidential election resulted in an attempted coup. 

Throughout the Capitol, professionals ranging from congressional staffers to engineers in the office of the Architect of the Capitol work to keep our government running. While news professionals covering Congress roam the halls and chamber galleries to provide critical information to the American public. The Trump supporters’ storming of the Capitol threatened these professionals' lives, along with many others.

DPE condemns the acts of yesterday. Violence and hate have no place in our democracy.” 

About DPE

The Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE) is a coalition of 24 unions representing over four million professional and technical union members. DPE affiliate unions represent professionals in over 300 occupations in education and healthcare; science, engineering, and technology; legal, business, and management; media, entertainment, and the arts; and public administration.