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Colorado Democrats plan bill to remove state’s unique barrier to union organizing

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Colorado Democrats unveil proposal to repeal 81-year-old law that requires unions to pass a second election to require dues from all workers they represent.

Colorado is the only state with such a rule, legislators say.

Business groups oppose the proposal as a disruption of the state's long-standing labor laws.

Just under 7% of Coloradans are union members, according to the 2023 Census data.

Mabrey cast the measure as a litmus test for basic Democratic Party priorities.

The state’s three other statewide elected officials — Attorney General Phil Weiser , Secretary of State Jena Griswold and Treasurer Dave Young — attended Tuesday .