By Marissa Ventrelli | Colorado Politics
A proposed bill that would significantly change Colorado’s Labor Peace Act, which details the process for unionization and collective bargaining in the state, has drawn criticism from the business community. Labor organizations argue that it’s necessary to balance the power between workers and employers.
The Labor Peace Act, signed into law in 1943, sets Colorado apart from other states in that it requires two elections to have the option to establish a union security agreement. The first election must receive a simple majority to proceed to the second election, which requires a 75% “yes” vote. The proposed bill, expected to be introduced during the 2025 legislative session, would eliminate the second election requirement.