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The Groups Behind The Vetoed Bill

Nearly twenty five organizations with hired lobbyists came out opposing the recently vetoed HB 1072, which sought to make it easier for unions to...

Ritter Vetoes Union Bill

In a surprise move, Gov. Bill Ritter vetoed HB-1072 "Concerning the Elimination of the Requirements for a Vote Ratifying an All-Union Agreement." Full text...

Colorado Biz Has Bigger Problems than Union Organizing

The recent hullabaloo portending that Colorado will become an anti-business state with the passage of a pro-union law ignores a series of findings on...

Despite Filibustering, Union Bill Goes To Ritter

It was a very long Friday for lawmakers. Senate Republicans balked on a labor bill designed to make it easier for unions to organize...

Senate Filibusters, Now In Argument Over Labor Bill

A bill that seeks to make it easier for labor unions to obtain job shops, places where newly hired workers are required to join...

Score Two For Labor

Labor scored another victory this afternoon, as House Bill 1072 survived a Senate committee hearing by a partisan vote of 4-3. The proposal was...