Category: Workers’ Rights

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Equal Pay Day: Addressing the Challenges Women Face in Colorado’s Workforce

March 25, 2025

Today marks Equal Pay Day, a significant reminder of the persistent wage gap that continues to impact women across Colorado.

Strong Unions Report Brief: Part Two

March 12, 2025

Strong Unions Promote Economic Justice for Workers of Color, Women, and Frontline Workers In this second brief of Colorado Fiscal…

Strong Unions Mean Strong Economic Outcomes for All Coloradans

November 18, 2024

In this report, we review available research on the economic benefits of unions, the impact of state laws like Colorado’s…

Five Ways Project 2025 Could Undermine Colorado Workers

October 31, 2024

Project 2025 would undermine American workers and create obstacles to achieving a place in the middle class, all while providing…

The Union Difference

August 30, 2024

This Labor Day it’s worth celebrating that 7 out of 10 Americans support labor unions. This marks the highest public…

Take Action: Ask Governor Polis to Sign HB24-1008

May 10, 2024

The construction industry has some of the highest levels of subcontracting and disproportionately high rates of wage theft. 17% of…

Low-Wage Work in Colorado

September 28, 2023

Workers' Rights

Colorado workers earning low wages have experienced significant real wage increases, even during times of high inflation. To protect these…

Will Hot Labor Summer Last Forever? Four Takeaways from the Current Labor Movement

September 4, 2023

The post-pandemic labor market, which forced employers to step up their game to attract workers, won’t last forever. What goes…

Why Colorado Needs A Dependent Allowance

May 3, 2023

It’s time we modernize the design of our Unemployment Insurance (UI) system

Why are Noncompetes Bad for Working Women?

April 13, 2023

CFI and WFCO have a shared commitment to reforming Colorado’s economic policies to promote equity at the intersection of gender,…

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