Equal Pay Day: Addressing the Challenges Women Face in Colorado’s Workforce
Today marks Equal Pay Day, a significant reminder of the persistent wage gap that continues to impact women across Colorado.
Workers' Rights
We fight to change economic policy in order to build worker power to deliver true opportunity and prosperity for all.
Empowering Working People, Building a Thriving Colorado
Working people are the backbone of Colorado’s economy, and their ability to earn fair wages, work safely, and have a voice is key to our state’s prosperity.
Imagine a Colorado where every working person earns a living wage, feels safe on the job, and has the power to shape their workplace. This vision is achievable when people are empowered to advocate for themselves and their families.
States with pro-worker policies see lower income inequality, stronger local economies, and greater opportunities for all. Strengthening unions and supporting working families doesn’t just help individuals—it uplifts entire communities.
At the Colorado Fiscal Institute, we advocate for policies that:
- Make it easier for working people to come together and negotiate for better wages, benefits, and safer working conditions.
- Support training, education, and workplace protections that prepare working people for stable, well-paying jobs and contribute to Colorado’s economic growth.
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A look at Colorado’s economy, exploring employment trends, wage growth, and what they mean for working people.
Paid Family & Medical Leave
Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) went into effect Jan. 1, 2024, meaning Colorado workers no longer have to choose between caring for themselves or their loved ones and earning a paycheck.
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