Denver

Thousands of Colorado janitors vote to authorize strike: “Denver depends on us, and we need livable wages”

Colorado’s largest janitorial strike since the 1990s could begin next week. SEIU Local 105 janitors across the Denver area voted “yes” Tuesday to authorize a strike. They hope to reach an agreement with cleaning companies by the time their contract expires Sunday.

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Denver voters will decide whether to allow non-citizens to serve as police, firefighters

Non-citizens are one step closer to being able to apply to become a Denver police officer or firefighter after the City Council unanimously approved a ballot measure seeking to change the city charter during Monday’s meeting.

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Employee unionizing effort to be put to Denver City Council vote tonight, and then it could be headed to voters

Thousands of city workers in Denver could move a step closer to unionizing as Denver City Council takes a critical vote on the matter Monday night. If approved, voters would have the final say on the November ballot.

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