Friend, it's an incredible honor to be endorsed by major unions like the Texas AFL-CIO, AFGE, and LiUNA – not only because I'm grateful to have the support of working Texans, but because I'm a proud former union member of the NFL Players Association.

While I was a linebacker in the NFL, I suffered a serious injury on the field.

For the millions of Americans without health insurance or workplace protections, an accident like that could force their whole family into poverty. 

But, I was lucky – I had a union. From the moment I was injured, they had my back, and I didn't have to worry about losing everything because I got hurt on the job.

Being in a union made me a better and happier employee. It gave me more opportunities, and my union set me up for retirement and helped me transition to law school. Texas workers deserve respect and the same opportunities and peace of mind a union can bring.

Ted Cruz opposes the freedom to organize your workplace and retire with dignity. I know what it’s like to shower after work, not before, and in the Senate, I’ll keep fighting to build an economy that works for everyone.

Thank you for taking the time to answer my quick one-question survey today,

– Colin