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Senate Business, Labor, & Technology
The Senate Business, Labor & Technology Committee spent its entire session on HB26-1005, the Worker Protection Collective Bargaining Act, which would repeal Colorado's requirement of a second union election — and after hours of dueling testimony advanced it to Appropriations on a party-line vote.
Key Actions
·Worker Protection Collective BargainingPassed
Notable Quotes
“They should not have to prove they want security twice. One vote is enough. One vote is enough for you to hold your seats. One vote is enough for the governor to hold his. And one vote should be enough for workers to form A union.”
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Votes
Referred to Committee on AppropriationsAction
Yes (3)Iman Jodeh, Nick Hinrichsen, Jessie Danielson
No (2)Marc Catlin, Larry Liston
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Will you please call the roll? Senator Catlin. Here. Judah. Here. Liston. Here. Danielson. Here. Mr. Chair. Here. We have a quorum. We have one item on our agenda today. It is House Bill 1505. Sponsors, will you please tell us about this bill? Senator danielson. Senator Judah. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I apologize. Thank you, members of the committee, for hearing us today. You know, I believe that when you work hard, you should be able to support yourself and your family. But that only happens when workers have a real voice on the job, and our laws should protect that freedom. Many of you know that. I grew up in an immigrant family, and my parents came here to make a better life for themselves and us, their kids. And they believed deeply in the American dream and worked hard. And I'm a product of that dream. I chose to co sponsor the Worker Protection act because Colorado law should protect the freedom of workers to form a union so they can stand together to negotiate better pay and earn a decent living. Colorado families are struggling to keep their heads above water and don't see a path…
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