Issue Position: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Issue Position

Although Colorado's economy has been and continues to be performing better than most states across the country, it's clear that it's still not working for all of us. We need an economy that benefits not just the wealthy, but everyone. The most critical change we need to make as a state is to untangle the fiscal knot created by restrictive policies such as TABOR. Aside from this, I'll support further limiting the latitude of predatory lending institutions--whether it be payday lenders, private student loan companies, or banks. Our government shouldn't be shy about cracking down on institutions and companies that make unfair profits off of the backs of the workers who allow our state to run each and every day of the year.
I'll aggressively defend the rights of public and private workers to organize and collectively bargain for working conditions and wages. But, that's not enough; it's time we also raise the minimum wage statewide and allow municipalities to increase local minimum wages even higher. Further, nobody should fear losing their job or wages because of being sick. We need stronger requirements that allow workers to use paid sick days and have increased access to affordable childcare.

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