Labor and business have clashed over how to frame a proposal to eliminate a key requirement before unions can negotiate to impose dues on non-union members.
The diametrically opposed framing is unsurprising given major fights at the state Capitol. For labor, it’s likely aimed at drawing public support amid the governor’s pronouncements that he would veto the measure if the two sides could not reach an agreement.
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“To be clear, the business community has been fully engaged and has negotiated in good faith with union officials since November on this issue,” said a statement from business trade groups that include Colorado Concern, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, and the Colorado Restaurant Association.
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