Colorado senators Thursday advanced a bill that would eliminate a key requirement before a labor group can negotiate with a company to impose dues on non-union members. The proposal, which would delete key provisions of an 80-year old labor law dealing with union elections, still needs the Senate’s final approval. Assuming the Senate ultimately passes the bill, […]
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Denver Post: Audit of Colorado pollution, labor regulations is part of draft bill supported by legislative and business leaders
The Colorado state auditor would study a decade’s worth of environmental, labor and hospital regulations under a bill being drafted by legislative leaders with the backing of a prominent business group concerned about the state’s economic competitiveness. The proposal is a bipartisan response to calls from business groups and Gov. Jared Polis — amid industry […]
Fox 31: Unemployment claims rising more in Colorado than other states: Report
Unemployment claims have increased across the United States over the past year and according to a new report they’re rising quicker in Colorado than in most other states. Finance website WalletHub released a report Thursday analyzing U.S. Department of Labor data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia that shows the change in […]
9 News: The Business Buzz: How the Labor Peace Act impacts unionization, what role AI plays in the future of work
9NEWS Business Expert Ryan Frasier and Ed Sealover with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce discuss the biggest business stories. Read more here.
CPR: How the Colorado Labor Peace Act came to be and why unions want so desperately to get rid of it
One of the headline bills of Colorado’s 2025 legislative session would rewrite the state’s 80-year-old rule on labor organizing, making it easier for unions to require that all employees at a company pay fees for collective bargaining representation, regardless of whether they are members of the union. … “We do see this as one more […]
Colorado Sun: Down to 1.1 open jobs per unemployed Coloradan
Employers are feeling much better about finding employees since 2022, the era of rampant labor shortages. According to a Colorado Chamber of Commerce survey of 169 employers, only 29% plan to increase their workforce this year, compared with 58% in 2022. That may not be great news for workers hoping to easily switch gigs. The […]
Denver 7: Colorado lawmakers advance bill that would ease process for forming labor unions
Colorado lawmakers voted 4-3 last week to advance legislation that would make it easier for workers to form strong unions. A group of Democrats are proposing getting rid of a decades-old requirement they say is standing in the way of progress for the state’s working class. But opponents say their proposal will disrupt a model […]
Denver 7: Colorado lawmakers propose new wage theft bill after 2024 bill vetoed by governor
Colorado lawmakers are once again looking to crack down on wage theft. Lawmakers on Thursday held a hearing on House Bill 25-1001, which aims to help employees and punish employers who don’t pay their workers. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce said it was seeking to have the bill amended. “We are in an amend […]
Fox 31: Looking for a job change? These saw the most growth and decline in 2024
Coloradans wanting a job change may want to check these numbers before making a decision. Colorado’s job market saw an overall decline last year with fewer vacancies and a relatively small salary increase compared to other states, but several industries saw noticeably more dramatic changes. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly report with Aspen Technology […]
Independence Institute: Course Correction Needed for Colorado’s Economic Outlook
The University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business recently released their 60th annual Business Outlook for 2025, and, despite a moderate outlook in 2025, the report includes some disturbing trends in the Colorado economy. Let’s take a look at some of what’s going wrong. … Even more recently, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce ranked Colorado as the sixth most […]