Referred Question 2U
Collective Bargaining
What does it do?
This charter amendment will decide whether city workers of Denver, such as park rangers and human services workers, can unionize.
Why are we voting YES?
This measure would empower city workers to fight for a fair wage and better working conditions through unionizing. This would give 11,000 workers the ability to collectively address workplace issues and allow them to better advocate for themselves, and the public they serve.
Who else says YES?
- Colorado AFL-CIO
- Colorado Working Families Party
- Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Referred Question 2S
Department of Human Rights
What does it do?
It will create a new city department focused on human rights and community partnerships, complete with funding and the authority to support the well-being of people who are Black, brown, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, live with disabilities, and other historically marginalized groups.
Why are we voting YES?
This department would signal Denver’s commitment to addressing racial justice and human rights issues. Young leaders and organizations will have a direct channel to work with the city on issues such as economic justice, climate change, immigrant rights, housing, and other Youth Agenda issues.