Denver 7: Proposed wage-related bill hopes to bring relief to struggling Colorado restaurant owners
On Friday, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce announced its support of the bill, which would particularly help restaurant owners in places like Denver where the minimum wage is higher.
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Westword: Proposed Colorado Law Would Cut Base Wages for Denver’s Tipped Employees
“Restaurants are a cornerstone of Colorado’s economy and local communities, but many are struggling under the weight of rising labor costs and inflation,” said Loren Furman, president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, in a statement on February 14. “This legislation provides a balanced solution, giving restaurants the flexibility to adapt to local wage increases while continuing to offer competitive wages to all employees.”
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Denver Gazette: Colorado Senate votes to repeal Labor Peace Act as opponents call it a ‘declaration of war’
Sen. Lisa Frizell, R-Castle Rock, cited a study from the Colorado Chamber of Commerce that found Colorado is now the sixth-most regulated state in the country. She argued that without the Labor Peace Act, companies would have no incentive to bring their business to such a highly regulated state.
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Colorado Newsline: Bill that would ease union formation earns final Colorado Senate approval
The bill is staunchly opposed by business groups such as the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and Colorado Concern, which argue that the bill would erode Colorado’s economic competitiveness and make it less attractive for businesses to remain in the state. Democratic Gov. Jared Polis has suggested that he will not support the legislation unless a compromise arises.
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Colorado Politics: Colorado Senate passes union-backed bill amid objections from business community
Colorado Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Loren Furman said the two sides failed to reach a consensus after weeks of discussion. “Unfortunately, our coalition’s reasonable proposals were rejected, and we will continue to oppose the bill as written to preserve Colorado’s economic competitiveness and protect worker paychecks,” Furman said.
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