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Rivalry between two agricultural overtime bills settled at Colorado Capitol

Rivalry between two agricultural overtime bills settled at Colorado Capitol

Colorado lawmakers want to change when overtime pay kicks in for agricultural work. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News file) What began…

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet talks cutting red tape, child care gap in La Plata County

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet talks cutting red tape, child care gap in La Plata County

Durango a ‘microcosm’ reflecting issues across the nation

October 18, 2025

More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs

More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs

federal agencies have also seen job cuts

February 19, 2025

Bill that would ease union formation earns final Colorado Senate approval

Bill that would ease union formation earns final Colorado Senate approval

Legislation, strongly opposed by business groups, moves to the House

February 19, 2025

Durango residents push City Council to raise minimum wage

Durango residents push City Council to raise minimum wage

Advocates say policy would put more money in workers’ pockets, feed economic growth

January 24, 2025

Polis headed for another showdown with Democrats over union issues

Polis headed for another showdown with Democrats over union issues

Colorado governor quickly pooh-poohed labor movement’s priority bill

November 27, 2024

Democrats frustrated as Gov. Polis vetoes six Colorado bills

Democrats frustrated as Gov. Polis vetoes six Colorado bills

Governor shutdown proposals on labor rights, waste incinerators and more; here’s why

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory outsources packaging to Salt Lake City

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory outsources packaging to Salt Lake City

labor shortages is the main factor in decision

January 19, 2024

U.S. senators urge long-term wildland firefighter pay increase

U.S. senators urge long-term wildland firefighter pay increase

Inflation and tough housing market help justify higher paychecks

Bill seeks to address housing shortage in mountain and rural communities

Bill seeks to address housing shortage in mountain and rural communities

would allow Forest Service to ‘lease underutilized administrative sites’ for local needs

Amazon delivery drivers in Colorado peed in bottles, pooped in bags to keep jobs, lawsuit says

Amazon delivery drivers in Colorado peed in bottles, pooped in bags to keep jobs, lawsuit says

Plaintiffs allege company’s breakneck work pace prevents workers from taking breaks

Fire department faces discrimination, wrongful termination allegations

Fire department faces discrimination, wrongful termination allegations

‘I was on a path for promotion until I reported assault and domestic violence and then I was fired'

Cortez Recreation Center to host job fair April 21-22

Cortez Recreation Center to host job fair April 21-22

positions available; lifeguards needed to open outdoor pool, will train

Staffing shortage causes intermittent closures at Walgreens pharmacies

Staffing shortage causes intermittent closures at Walgreens pharmacies

Patients in Durango say they have struggled to access vital medications

Can apprenticeships help recruit health care workers?

Can apprenticeships help recruit health care workers?

Hickenlooper praises such programs in committee hearing

February 17, 2023

Southwest Colorado’s unemployment rate rebounds; housing and labor present concerns

Southwest Colorado’s unemployment rate rebounds; housing and labor present concerns

of living is impacting employers’ ability to recruit young talent

January 10, 2023

Colorado’s economy is likely to slow even more in 2023, researchers say

Colorado’s economy is likely to slow even more in 2023, researchers say

is expected to add about 57,000 jobs next year

December 6, 2022

Uber and Lyft drivers plan to strike Saturday at DIA

Uber and Lyft drivers plan to strike Saturday at DIA

for extra time if heading to the airport or landing Saturday

November 25, 2022

Colorado workers, employers to begin paying 0.45% of wages for voter-approved paid leave program

Colorado workers, employers to begin paying 0.45% of wages for voter-approved paid leave program

Department of Labor and Employment launches education blitz around Family and Medical Leave Insurance initiative

August 16, 2022

Purgatory ski patrol to begin wage negotiations with resort after unionizing

Purgatory ski patrol to begin wage negotiations with resort after unionizing

Patrollers advocate for livable pay, better gear stipends

Silverton sees strong start to summer season

Silverton sees strong start to summer season

the pandemic, the town and development groups make a push to reshape the local economy

County employees would be able to collectively bargain – but not strike – under new measure

County employees would be able to collectively bargain – but not strike – under new measure

Republicans expected to fight the pared-back public workers unionization bill

Cortez considers idea of outsourcing trash service

Cortez considers idea of outsourcing trash service

Department loses money, city manager says; all options are on the table

February 15, 2022

2021 real estate sales breach $1.6 billion in La Plata County

2021 real estate sales breach $1.6 billion in La Plata County

Continuing trend of low inventory, high prices closes out the year

January 28, 2022