Labor & Employee Relations

NCLA believes in fostering a workplace environment that balances fair treatment for employees with the flexibility employers need to innovate and grow. Advocacy for employment-at-will principles ensures businesses can respond to market dynamics while maintaining a fair and diverse workforce. NCLA opposes mandates that impose unnecessary burdens on employers, such as arbitrary wage increases or overly prescriptive benefit requirements. By promoting policies that encourage voluntary collaboration between employers and employees, NCLA supports a labor market that is both competitive and inclusive. This approach ensures that businesses remain adaptable and employees are empowered to thrive in their roles.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Supporting employment-at-will principles for workplace flexibility.
  • Opposing government mandates on wage increases and benefits.
  • Encouraging diversity and fair treatment in hiring and promotion practices.
  • Promoting voluntary collaboration between employers and employees.
  • Ensuring labor policies support both competitiveness and inclusivity.
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Our Priorities

01

Business Climate

Fostering a supportive economic environment through streamlined regulations, competitive tax policies, and strong public-private partnerships.

02

Economic Vitality

Advocating for quality job creation, equitable tax policies, and efficient government processes that drive sustainable growth.

03

Good Governance

Supporting transparent, efficient government practices and opposing burdensome mandates that hinder business competitiveness.

04

Infrastructure Development

Addressing critical needs in transportation, housing, utilities, and water resources to sustain and grow Northern Colorado’s economy.

05

Education & Workforce

Empowering a highly skilled workforce through K-12 excellence, higher education innovation, and vocational training aligned with market demands.

06

Health Care

Promoting market-driven solutions for affordable, quality care while opposing unsustainable government mandates.

07

Labor & Employee Relations

Ensuring fair treatment for employees while maintaining employer flexibility to foster innovation and growth.

08

Environmental Responsibility

Balancing economic growth with sustainable environmental practices through collaboration and innovation.