Last weekend the state's largest union coalition used whatever means possible to energize its members, including linking public workers' struggles to those of Hurricane Katrina victims and making libelous claims that local conservative politicians, activists and pundits are to blame for the current economic crisis.
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Follow this topic by RSS10/13: WINS exploits tragedy
Colorado WINS, the big state employees’ union, feels your pain. Oh, you didn’t know? Our state’s in crisis, and they’re the only ones who can save us.
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Union uses Katrina, New Deal to fire up state workers
October 8, 200810/7: A very secretive union
Colorado’s state employees union had a big convention on Saturday. I’d love to tell you about it, but the press wasn’t allowed.
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All inclusive union organization holds an exclusive convention
October 1, 2008Ever a curious bunch over here at Face The State, we took notice when Colorado WINS, a union coalition, announced festivities to kick off its latest effort and elect new leadership this weekend in Denver. When we asked to attend, our request was declined.
5/27: State employees in the voting booth
There’s an important election happening – right now – that will have lasting effects on our state government. Too bad it’s only the government employees who get to vote.
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"Colorado WINS" scurries for votes to unionize state workforce
May 22, 2008Since a November executive order issued by Gov. Bill Ritter went into effect permitting unions to organize state employees, Colorado's labor leaders have acted like lonely high school seniors desperately in search of prom dates.
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1/8: A high-pressure speech
Gov. Ritter presents his State of the State address today, and the pressure is on.