Dem majority nixes GOP's right-to-work effort
Tuesday, 05 February 2008

A proposal that would have let employees opt out of union-shop workplaces--potentially boosting Colorado as a draw for new employers--was shot down Monday by the Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs committee on a party-line vote.

SB 56 would have made it illegal for any union to force employees to become a member or pay union dues without their permission.

“Most Coloradans would agree that union membership should be voluntary and that no one has the right to take money out of people’s paychecks.” Harvey said during the committee. “The citizens of Colorado believe in freedom and liberty and I hope this committee does too.”  

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