Colorado: Amend 47 Pits Business Against Labor
According to the The Denver Business Journal:
Colorado’s biggest union vs. business battle in recent memory is being fought in front of voters instead of at the bargaining table or on a picket line.
But beyond the negative radio and TV commercials for and against Amendment 47, serious questions are being raised about the so-called “right-to-work” ballot issue.
Supporters say Amendment 47 would make Colorado more appealing for businesses looking to expand their operations by making the state less friendly for labor unions.
Business leaders who oppose Amendment 47 say the measure would upset the delicate balance that makes Colorado attractive to non-union and unionized employers alike.
They also fear that four union-sponsored ballot initiatives intended to counter Amendment 47 would devastate the state’s economy if they prevail in the November election...click here for more.
