For centuries, workers and unions around the world have fought to make life better for working families. This holiday weekend we celebrate that fight and honor those who paved the way for safer, more fair working conditions. But the work is not done.
Recently, the story about state employee and COWINS member Stephanie Maney ran in the Colorado Sun. Jude Mattoon and Evelyn Hutt write about why we need to invest in public services to avoid crises like the one Stephanie experienced.
On August 4th Colorado WINS members at Fitzsimons Veterans Home welcomed Representative Dafna Michealson-Jenet and Senator Rhonda Fields’ Legislative Aide, Jeremiah Ntepp to a meet and greet to discuss their experiences with the chronic underfunding of state services and the impact of the global COVID pandemic on their work.
For over a year state employees have been fighting the coronavirus and providing the critical services we need to get past this global health crisis. Debi Macias, a Health Care Technician at the Pueblo Regional Center, shares what it’s been like working through the COVID pandemic and how disinvesting in public services has impacted her work serving Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.
Colorado WINS Celebrates Juneteenth, Negotiating for State Holiday for State Employees
Decades of Underfunding Leaves DOLA Unprepared for COVID Crisis
State employees have been making sure our communities continue to operate through unexpected crises, like the COVID pandemic, and make sure Colorado families get what they need -- including a safe and warm place to sleep at night. But the truth is, our response to the pandemic was complicated by the fact that years of budget cuts thinned staff and hampered planning.
Thousands of Coloradans struggling to pay rent asked the state for help. $6.5 million later, phones are still ringing.
## Top 10 victories for the 2021 Legislative Session
Colorado WINS June Campaign Update
Successful Lobbying in 2021 Legislative Session
Colorado WINS Executive Director Hilary Glasgow responds to news about the American Rescue Plan
Colorado WINS Stands with Our AAPI Family
State Budget Should Prioritize Investment in the People Providing Critical Public Services
Business and Labor Leaders Come Together to Support PBM Reverse Auction That Could Help Colorado Save Millions Annually
Positive Step Toward Recovery, But Incomplete Without a $15 Minimum Wage
State Employees Begin Union Contract Negotiations to Improve Delivery of State Services to Coloradans
Colorado WINS statement on Joe Biden inauguration.