Anti-Worker Efforts in Colorado Spurred by Out-of-State Special Interests

[Omaha Steve]

http://blog.aflcio.org/2008/02/14/anti-worker-efforts-in-colorado-spurred-by-out-of-state-special-interests/

by Mike Hall, Feb 14, 2008

Earlier this week, Holman Carter, president of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1001 in Denver, discussed how the local’s 2,500 members already are gearing up for the November elections.

One of the key issues on the Colorado ballot might be a so-called “right to work” for less initiative.

Such laws limit workers’ rights to collectively bargain contracts, including wages and benefits. In 2004, average pay in so-called “right to work” states was 14.4 percent lower than in states where workers have the freedom to form strong unions.

Anti-worker advocates are circulating petitions to get the “right to work” initiative on the ballot. The Denver Post reported the public man behind the campaign is Colorado consultant Rob Fairbank. But the paper also reported that

Fairbank declined to identify any supporters or how much money has been raised.

FULL story at link.