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 BlogWorkers' Rights The post-pandemic labor market, which forced employers to step up their game to attract workers, won’t last forever. What goes…
Denver’s Minimum Wage Impact 3 Years Later July 26, 2023 Blog The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)’s new report tracking economic data disputes common claims made by opponents of…
Addressing Housing (Un)Affordability in Colorado Through Targeted Tax Policy June 13, 2023 BlogHousing Across Colorado, people on fixed incomes, working people, and their families struggle to afford to remain housed. The cost of…
The State of Low-Wage Employment in Colorado August 30, 2019 Reports Since low-wage jobs make up more than 1/4 of all jobs statewide, it’s important to understand who the workers that…
Caring for Colorado: An Analysis of Personal Care Aide Pay April 11, 2019 Reports Personal care aides are one of the fastest growing professions in the country, but new research shows wages aren't keeping…
CFI Brief: The Pitfalls and Flaws in “Impacts of Increasing Colorado’s Minimum Wage” September 9, 2016 Reports A new brief from CFI Economist Chris Stiffler analyzes the many flaws in a study that claims increasing the minimum…
Coloradans voting on minimum wage for first time in a decade August 26, 2016 Blog This November, Coloradans will vote on whether to raise the state’s minimum wage by more than just inflation for the…
Can you make it on the minimum wage? Use this calculator to find out February 10, 2014 BlogWorkers' Rights Can you make ends meet earning the minimum wage? The New York Times has created a handy calculator that lets…
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