Tag: Labor Peace Act
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EDITORIAL: Polis is right to keep the ‘labor peace’
The legislative session opened only days ago, yet Colorado’s ruling Democrats have wasted no time reintroducing a destructive labor bill that Gov. Jared Polis vetoed just last year. The legislation would deny protections for workers while claiming to do the opposite. Eighty years ago, labor unrest threatened to unravel Colorado’s economy. Fortunately, Colorado’s foresighted leaders…
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Gov. Jared Polis ‘frustrated, surprised’ at efforts to revive vetoed union bill
Gov. Jared Polis was surprised that Democratic lawmakers and labor groups are seeking to revive a union-backed legislation less than a year after he vetoed the bill due to worries about its impact on businesses and mandatory dues on workers. Elected officials and labor unions gathered at the Capitol on Thursday to announce the return…
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Colorado General Assembly is back in session today | Here are 5 things you need to know
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado General Assembly will kick off its 2025 session today. Here are five things you need to know. Ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. The House and Senate will convene at 10 a.m. The lawmakers will be sworn in by the chief justice of the…
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Colorado General Assembly to tackle union law, crime, gaming amid vacancies in 2025 session
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Fresh from an election, the Colorado General Assembly will kick off its session on Jan. 8, when lawmakers will begin to tackle major fights in 2025, notably over union laws and criminal policy. In addition, lawmakers will need to figure out a way to govern…