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Why "Right to" WORK FOR LESS is BAD for working families!
CALL 303-936-0766 to report where and when you see petition gatherers
Out-of-state corporate interests are once again pushing a dangerous ballot initiative that would undermine the democratic way that unions operate in Colorado. The more aptly named 'Work for Less' Initiative reduces the ability of employees to negotiate for safe working conditions and quality health care.
The Work for Less initiative will allow the government to interfere in the workplace, undermining the freedom that employers and workers currently have to negotiate the best solution for them. This constitutional amendment would override a majority decision in the workplace rather than let employees and employers negotiate what's best for them in the workplace.
No one in Colorado can be required to join a union today, and employees are only required to pay a fee for union representation if both the employer and its employees agree. When people at a worksite vote to join a union, the union works for higher wages and better benefits for everyone. This initiative will allow non-union members to gain the same benefits as their coworkers without paying their fair share of the dues.
All Colorado taxpayers will pay the price for this initiative. The initiative threatens to reduce the ability of employees to negotiate for health benefits. When Colorado workers stop receiving health care through their jobs, more people will need help from state health insurance programs. This means that taxpayers, not business, will foot the bill.
Colorado doesn't need another misguided constitutional amendment. The Work for Less initiative is supported by powerful, out-of-state, special interests, who are trying to promote their own corporate agendas by changing our constitution. It's time for the special interests to stop playing political games and let us work on the real issues facing Coloradans. We need to protect Colorado's future by working for good jobs and affordable health care.
We must fight to keep this dangerous initiative off the November ballot.
Please be on the lookout for people gathering signatures for this anti-worker petition. If you see them, refuse to sign and call 303-936-0766 to report where and when you saw the petition gatherers.
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