As Promised, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Vetoes Union Bill

Polis sides with business interests in veto of controversial labor bill

Industry groups are praising the governor's stance, while labor organizations argue the veto could have far-reaching implications for Colorado's workforce and clean energy goals.

Jared Polis vetoes Colorado labor movement’s priority bill. Union leaders say they’ll be back.

Senate Bill 5 would have abolished a requirement in the Colorado Labor Peace Act that 75% of workers at a company sign off before unions can negotiate with businesses over union security. That’s after a majority of workers vote to unionize.

As promised, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoes union bill

The most anticipated veto of this year's legislative session took place on Friday, when Gov. Jared Polis rejected the proposal to eliminate a key requirement before labor organizations can negotiate imposing union dues on non-union members, arguing it failed to…