Tag:Defenders Union of Colorado

Defenders Union of Colorado Backs Public Defender Workload Study Bill

House Bill 24-1289 would instruct the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender to conduct a workload study and implement workload standards.

New Bill Addressing Public Workers’ Rights Recently Signed by Gov. Polis June 6

Senate Bill 23-111 or “Public Employees' Workplace Protection'' was recently signed into law, but not everyone is in favor of the new law.

Why We Unionized the Public Defender

In this opinion piece, Defenders Union of Colorado explains why it unionized and the issues it feels are pervasive for public defenders in the state.

Colorado Public Defenders Join May Day Rally

Members of Colorado’s public defenders’ union showed up for a May Day rally at the Colorado Capital in support of the labor movement.

Colorado Public Defenders Form Union

The Defenders Union of Colorado hopes to improve burnout and case outcomes at the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender.