A bill that would threaten an employee’s ability to choose whether to pay dues into a labor union is moving quickly through the state legislature. Like all states, Colorado workers can form a labor union if 50% of the workers plus one in a company vote to do so. In Colorado, a second vote of […]
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Tell Your Senator to OPPOSE Forced Union Dues, Support Worker Choice
A bill that would overturn major provisions of Colorado’s labor laws is moving quickly through the state Senate in these early weeks of the legislative session. Like all states, Colorado workers are allowed to form a labor union if 50% of the workers plus one in a company vote to do so. But in Colorado, […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 45
It’s been an eventful start to the 2025 legislative session for the Colorado Chamber with early developments of legislation impacting business. This week, we’re watching SB 45, a familiar proposal that seeks to create a study and report on the creation of a universal, single payer health care system in Colorado. A similar proposal was […]
Sen. Daugherty Addresses First Health Care Policy Council of 2025
This week, the Colorado Chamber’s Heath Care Council held its first meeting of the 2025 legislative session to review and take positions on multiple bills. The group was joined by Senator Lindsey Daugherty, a member of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee, who shared her priorities and outlook for the health care landscape this […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Colorado Newsline: $4,500 extra cash a year for all? Colorado Republicans propose a plan for that. Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, has signaled a willingness to slash regulations — but not fees, many of which are tied to hallmark legislation he backed as governor like a 2021 transportation bill. During an address to the Legislature last week, […]
Save the Dates: January Policy Council Meetings
January 22nd – Energy & Environment Council: Thank you to our sponsor Climax Molybdenum! January 27th – Regulatory Affairs Council: This council meets at 2:00pm January 28th – Governmental Affairs Council: Thank you to our sponsor Climax Molybdenum! January 29th – Labor & Employment Council: Thank you to our sponsor Climax Molybdenum! Please contact Laura Moss to […]
Poll Finds Strong Opposition to Proposed Changes to Colorado’s Labor Peace Act
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER, CO — A coalition of business and industry groups has released the findings of a recent scientific poll designed to gauge public opinion on proposed changes to the Labor Peace Act in SB25-005, which seeks to eliminate Colorado’s second vote on mandatory dues. Currently, the […]
Faces Behind the Chamber: Lo Leeman
The Colorado Chamber is recognizing members of our staff to highlight the hard work they do to be a unifying voice for business and champion a healthy economic climate to secure Colorado’s future. As Director of Investor Relations at the Colorado Chamber, Lo Leeman plays a key role in ensuring members are fully engaged in […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
DBJ: Business policies to watch during the 2025 Colorado legislative session. To combat a regulatory climate it says has grown out of control, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce is pursuing a policy package that seeks to curtail the number of business regulations in the state and ensure that new policies don’t add redundant burdens. Read More… CPR: From cutting […]
Colorado Chamber Tax Council Holds First Meeting of 2025 Session to Take Positions on Legislation
With the start of the 2025 legislative session, the Colorado Chamber’s Tax Council had their first meeting to take positions on several bills. Dylan Peper, legislative liaison for Colorado Counties Inc., joined the group to discuss proposed legislation that would allow counties to seek voter approval for a lodging tax of up to 6%, as […]