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Content Index: Unions
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October 8, 2008Union uses Katrina, New Deal to fire up state workers
October 8, 2008
Last weekend the state's largest union coalition used whatever means possible to energize its members, including linking public workers' struggles to those of Hurricane Katrina victims and making libelous claims that local conservative politicians, activists and pundits are to blame for the current economic crisis.
10/8: Legal extortion, and the effort to stop it
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You'd think it would be illegal to accept money in exchange for removing your initiative from the ballot. Turns out, everybody has their price. More >
10/7: A very secretive union
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Colorado’s state employees union had a big convention on Saturday. I’d love to tell you about it, but the press wasn’t allowed. More >
Unions make business community an offer it can't refuse
A Face the State Staff Report
October 3, 2008
Union bosses struck a deal with members of the business community Thursday, agreeing to pull four measures from the ballot in an act some liken to extortion.
GOP Legislators Take on Union "Extortion"
A Face the State Staff Report
October 3, 2008In response to business leaders striking a deal late Wednesday night with organized labor that removed four union measures from the ballot in exchange for a $3 million contribution to fight three remaining union-opposed measures, two state lawmakers are crafting a bill that would criminalize such an arrangement in the future.
All inclusive union organization holds an exclusive convention
October 1, 2008Ever a curious bunch over here at Face The State, we took notice when Colorado WINS, a union coalition, announced festivities to kick off its latest effort and elect new leadership this weekend in Denver. When we asked to attend, our request was declined.
9/25: A small-business identity crisis
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Do chambers of commerce really stand up for the best interest of small businesses? More >
Political Cartoon for 9/19: Appeasement, chamber style
Face The State Humor
September 19, 2008
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce president Joe Blake is deeply involved in negotiations with Gov. Bill Ritter and bosses of the state's biggest unions. Will Blake sell out the business community in a pact with big labor? Before following through, he may want to study up on how well appeasement worked for British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain.
Capitol Hill rumor mill
September 18, 2008As Election Day approaches the Capitol rumor mill is churning at twice its normal rate, and we are working overtime just to keep up.
The biggest topics of speculation: Who will be Colorado’s next Secretary of State? Who will take over for term-limited leadership in the General Assembly? And most exciting, of course, the secret political dealings behind this year’s ballot initiatives.
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10/10: Campaigning, with tax money
Has a Colorado school district been illegally campaigning its own tax hike, with public money?