Labor Exchange - Legislative Update, Voices from the Colorado State Capitol on the Worker Protection Act and Farm worker overtime

Labor Exchange - Legislative Update, Voices from the Colorado State Capitol on the Worker Protection Act and Farm worker overtime

Author: Robert Lindgren March 31, 2026 Duration: 29:00
On this episode we listen to testimony from the Worker Protection Act and two bills dealing with farm worker overtime in the state. An effort to improve and streamline overtime for farm workers failed and a bill to increase the amount of time worked before being eligible for overtime moved forward. 

Tune in to The Labor Exchange on KGNU for a direct line to the conversations shaping Colorado's workforce. Hosted by Robert Lindgren, whose work with the Colorado AFL-CIO and the Denver Newspaper Guild provides a grounded, insider perspective, this public affairs program digs into the real stories behind labor, business, and economic policy. Each episode features thoughtful interviews that move beyond headlines to explore how legislative changes, workplace trends, and political decisions directly impact people's livelihoods and careers. You'll hear from organizers, analysts, and workers themselves, providing a multifaceted look at the forces that define our working lives. While it originates as a bi-weekly radio broadcast on KGNU Community Radio, this podcast ensures these vital discussions are accessible anytime, offering a reliable source for news and analysis that matters to employees and employers alike. It’s a space where the often abstract worlds of politics and business meet the concrete realities of the daily grind, all through civil, informative dialogue. For anyone curious about the rights, challenges, and future of work in our state and beyond, Lindgren’s The Labor Exchange on KGNU serves as an essential and engaging resource.
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