Ammendment 54 Tossed Out!

On February 22, the Colorado Supreme Court issued its decision in the Amendment 54 case.   The Court held that the amendment violated the First Amendment rights of unions and their members and was totally invalid.  The Court specifically refused to uphold any portion of the amendment.  For locals with collective bargaining agreements, you no longer have to worry about reporting that you are a sole source contractor or worry about whether you can support a candidate or issue in your jurisdiction.  You are back to working under Article XXVIII of the Colorado Constitution that limits campaign activity, but allows home rule cities to have different rules.  Thanks to Aurora Local 1290 and President Randy Rester for agreeing to be a plaintiffs in the case so that the particular facts about fire fighters were put before the court.  CLICK HERE TO READ TO COURT DECISION.